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P4 NPE

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,356 mi
Last recorded69,356 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 NPE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,356 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 69,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 66,238 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in center of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears are slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (primary grooves okay) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone 'b' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 54,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm on inner edge. worn bold on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 50,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tow bar wiring routed underneath vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2020 50,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tow bar wiring routed underneath vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush slightly debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,539 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,250 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,146 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,380 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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P4 NPE is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White 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 P4 NPE, 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 P4 NPE registered?

P4 NPE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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