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PF12 ZZY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,126 mi
Last recorded121,126 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 ZZY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 121,126 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 114,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 106,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 98,308 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,318 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,096 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,154 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,589 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,802 miles

sill trims fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 58,802 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

sill trims fitted

towbar has one bolt missing at O/S

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,451 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,868 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 22,868 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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PF12 ZZY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PF12 ZZY, 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 PF12 ZZY registered?

PF12 ZZY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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