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NV12 NWL

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,403 mi
Last recorded131,403 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 NWL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 131,403 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all ,front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 131,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all ,front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 113,304 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 113,290 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 113,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,148 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,384 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 99,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 85,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 76,405 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 76,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,117 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 56,610 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,375 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,396 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 37,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NV12 NWL is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NV12 NWL, 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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NV12 NWL is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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