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R17 SPR

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,658 mi
Last recorded83,658 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 SPR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 83,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on INNER Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc, All Connected components, ie Susp arms, bars, links etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension, Component(s) Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 61,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on Inner Face of Disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on Inner Face of Disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,638 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 47,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 43,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 43,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 40,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,364 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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R17 SPR is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R17 SPR, 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 R17 SPR registered?

R17 SPR is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is R17 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 SPR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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