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PJ12 UUM

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,240 mi
Last recorded113,240 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UUM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 113,240 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 113,240 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,182 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 May 2022 76,768 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside and nearside rear discs rusted, possibly been standing

Pass 22 Feb 2021 72,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

ignition key/barrel faulty, steering lock does go off and come on, does not engage when in normal operation

offside door mirror indicator lense broken

Fail 15 Feb 2021 72,860 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Offside door mirror broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

ignition key/barrel faulty, steering lock does go off and come on, does not engage when in normal operation

offside door mirror indicator lense broken

Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,821 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 61,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,221 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 41,535 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,916 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,549 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 UUM is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ12 UUM, 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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PJ12 UUM is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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