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PO12 ZFZ

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,862 mi
Last recorded158,862 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ZFZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 158,862 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 149,167 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 138,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,071 miles

Nearside Rack end slight play.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,853 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 104,256 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,562 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,263 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 57,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,740 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 44,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,839 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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PO12 ZFZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PO12 ZFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO12 ZFZ registered?

PO12 ZFZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PO12 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO12 ZFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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