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PX12 ULD

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,304 mi
Last recorded170,304 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 ULD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 170,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corroded / muddy

Pass 11 Oct 2024 163,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 152,866 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 140,426 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 140,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 129,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

bleb on spare tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,774 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 118,761 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 106,880 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,007 miles

Both front bottom arm bushes starting to split ( front bush )

Lip on front discs

Rear discs marked inner face

Under tray fitted

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,940 miles

Items removed before test

Under tray fitted

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom arms starting to split ( front bush )

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,729 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,883 miles

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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PX12 ULD is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 PX12 ULD, 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 PX12 ULD registered?

PX12 ULD is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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