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OU12 XNC

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,067 mi
Last recorded137,067 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 XNC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 137,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 133,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 118,718 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 118,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/HR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/HR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 110,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/HR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2022 103,256 miles

Offside Rear tyre cupping 235/65/VR17

Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/vr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/hr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/hr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 77,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fuel filter leaking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear outer brake pad is worn more than nearside

Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,193 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,760 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,525 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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OU12 XNC is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OU12 XNC, 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 OU12 XNC registered?

OU12 XNC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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