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PJ12 UUY

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,416 mi
Last recorded79,416 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UUY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 79,416 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 79,416 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 71,838 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 69,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords embedded stone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 69,057 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords embedded stone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 64,212 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 64,212 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,773 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 59,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 50,508 miles

Off side hand brake low effort.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,907 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 40,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 34,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jan 2018 31,390 miles

Both front tyres are worn close on the inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,370 miles

Central Front engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view to components

Nearside Front tow bar wiring connecter on battery not secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 26,370 miles

Central Front engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view to components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tow bar wiring connecter on battery not secure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 14,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 4,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

body sill covers fitted

front and rear tyres age cracked in treads

tow bar fitted with 13 pin socket all electrics checked and working

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 UUY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

PJ12 UUY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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