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NX12 UXE

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,902 mi
Last recorded107,902 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 UXE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 107,902 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 107,900 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 101,261 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,321 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 86,080 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 86,080 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,976 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,200 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 72,200 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 64,165 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,808 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,090 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 34,090 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,941 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 30,939 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,426 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 20,069 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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NX12 UXE is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 NX12 UXE, 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 NX12 UXE registered?

NX12 UXE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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The MOT history for NX12 UXE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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