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PN12 SVO

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,790 mi
Last recorded140,790 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 SVO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 140,790 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f indicator (in wing mirror housing) lens slightly damaged

n/s/f lower trim/mud flap slightly insecure/flapping and has been rubbing on n/s/tyre

poor oil leak underneath engine (very wet and slightly dripping)

Fail 15 Apr 2026 140,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f indicator (in wing mirror housing) lens slightly damaged

n/s/f lower trim/mud flap slightly insecure/flapping and has been rubbing on n/s/tyre

poor oil leak underneath engine (very wet and slightly dripping)

Pass 11 Apr 2025 128,605 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2025 128,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Wiring loom rubbing against rear roll bar. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Front crankshaft oil seal and turbo oil feed pipe bottom banjo connection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 117,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 107,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,721 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,800 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,790 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,302 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016
Fail 12 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,512 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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PN12 SVO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PN12 SVO, 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 PN12 SVO registered?

PN12 SVO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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