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P21 TRU

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,630 mi
Last recorded106,630 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 TRU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 106,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 104,005 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,573 miles

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

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Pass 12 Dec 2022 94,597 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,548 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,452 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,576 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,430 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 72,020 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspensions front bushes bonding deteriated

rear brake pads low

Fail 24 May 2016 72,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspensions front bushes bonding deteriated

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 May 2015 60,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 May 2015 60,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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P21 TRU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P21 TRU, 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 P21 TRU?

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What year was P21 TRU registered?

P21 TRU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is P21 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 TRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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