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NU12 XSP

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,003 mi
Last recorded142,003 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 XSP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 142,003 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 137,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 134,359 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 123,806 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,771 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 108,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 96,333 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 90,790 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 90,784 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,402 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 81,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,737 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NU12 XSP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU12 XSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU12 XSP registered?

NU12 XSP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is NU12 XSP safe to buy?

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