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NA12 AUK

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,550 mi
Last recorded111,550 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 AUK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 111,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 108,005 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 105,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 101,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 98,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 96,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 94,286 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o.s.r tyre perished within sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,766 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,915 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check rear,rear seat belts

Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,221 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,384 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,776 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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NA12 AUK is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 73,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA12 AUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NA12 AUK registered?

NA12 AUK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is NA12 AUK safe to buy?

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