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R800 RGL

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,551 mi
Last recorded85,551 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 RGL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,068 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,211 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 66,221 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 62,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 61,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,734 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,447 miles

o\s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Mar 2018 53,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o\s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2017 44,972 miles

eng cover and undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,897 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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R800 RGL is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R800 RGL, 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 R800 RGL registered?

R800 RGL is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is R800 RGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 RGL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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