CarVerify

Free Car Check

OO07 PJS

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,562 mi
Last recorded47,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO07 PJS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 47,562 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 6 Jun 2025 45,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 43,214 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 19 Jun 2023 39,220 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 35,305 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 30,450 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edge and perishing

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,807 miles

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

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

general corrosion on rear suspension components

off side rear jacking point pressed in slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2019 26,466 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,785 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges of tread

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2017 24,786 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges of tread

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,033 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear seats folded away at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded away at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OO07 PJS is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 OO07 PJS, 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

How do I check the history of OO07 PJS?

You can check the full history of OO07 PJS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OO07 PJS registered?

OO07 PJS is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is OO07 PJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO07 PJS 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.

Does OO07 PJS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OO07 PJS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.