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PH12 TJH

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,989 mi
Last recorded38,989 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH12 TJH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 38,989 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 36,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 35,794 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 35,135 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 33,314 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 33,314 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush pulled out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,772 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 31,771 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,504 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,595 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,645 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,948 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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PH12 TJH is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 PH12 TJH, 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

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What year was PH12 TJH registered?

PH12 TJH is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is PH12 TJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH12 TJH 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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