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NV12 OGL

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,097 mi
Last recorded104,097 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 104,097 miles

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

rear subframe covered in under seal

Fail 29 Jan 2026 104,078 miles

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame likely to fail holed at anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,559 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 94,559 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 86,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hand brake req adjusting

Fail 6 Jan 2024 86,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hand brake req adjusting

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,361 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 61,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 56,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,909 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 48,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,756 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,960 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,090 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OGL is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OGL, 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 NV12 OGL registered?

NV12 OGL is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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