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RE12 ESN

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,780 mi
Last recorded125,780 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 ESN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 125,780 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 125,780 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 117,682 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 117,678 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear pads metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 110,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 107,780 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,866 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 91,154 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre bold on inside edge but not showing cords

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,387 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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RE12 ESN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE12 ESN, 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 RE12 ESN registered?

RE12 ESN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is RE12 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 ESN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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