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ORG 9R

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,207 mi
Last recorded110,207 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORG 9R
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 110,207 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 110,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,935 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,334 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 91,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,394 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,145 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,362 miles

osf tyre slightly perished/cracking

rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,971 miles

third row of seats = not in use.- cant check seats/belts/buckles.

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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ORG 9R 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 ORG 9R, 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 ORG 9R registered?

ORG 9R is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is ORG 9R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORG 9R 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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