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PJ12 UUO

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,429 mi
Last recorded159,429 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UUO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 159,429 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers misted in oil

both wiper blades worn

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Sep 2024 139,600 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded and appear to be slightly weakened

Offside rear shock absorber slight leak

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 128,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn low and deteriorated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 128,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn low and deteriorated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,759 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Rear subframe corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Sep 2021 107,708 miles

Both rear indicators discoloured

Front brake pads 2/3rds worn and brake discs lipped

Fail 23 Sep 2021 107,708 miles

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

Both rear indicators discoloured

Front brake pads 2/3rds worn and brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,867 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 89,212 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,045 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on both edges

Corrosion on Towbar

Corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,835 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Offside front lower suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

Rear brake pads getting low

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,406 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Front brake pads 2/3rds worn

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 23 Sep 2016 44,406 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Front brake pads 2/3rds worn

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UUO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 UUO, 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 UUO registered?

PJ12 UUO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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