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NV12 ONG

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 ONG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake hoses greased

Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,099 miles

emissions too clean ? no input available

Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,648 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 65,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 60,167 miles

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

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Apr 2018 38,008 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,243 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Apr 2015 17,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split

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 ONG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 NV12 ONG, 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 ONG registered?

NV12 ONG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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The MOT history for NV12 ONG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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