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RAY 268

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,986 mi
Last recorded64,986 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 268
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 64,986 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Fail 10 Dec 2025 64,986 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 Dec 2024 62,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2023 60,576 miles

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

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,260 miles

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

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 3 Dec 2021 53,960 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 53,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 51,579 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm of tread

Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,586 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 44,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 38,605 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 38,605 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front brake discs delaminating on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,562 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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RAY 268 is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RAY 268, 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 RAY 268 registered?

RAY 268 is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is RAY 268 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAY 268 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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