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PJ12 MJO

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,362 mi
Last recorded31,362 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 MJO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 31,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 30,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 28,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 27,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 25,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 23,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 22,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 20,507 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 16,786 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 13,738 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 12,080 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,260 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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PJ12 MJO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJ12 MJO, 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 PJ12 MJO registered?

PJ12 MJO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is PJ12 MJO safe to buy?

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