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RF12 EHK

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,706 mi
Last recorded100,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 EHK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 100,706 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 95,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,067 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 89,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,996 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 82,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 71,227 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 71,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 63,525 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,087 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 40,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,246 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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RF12 EHK is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF12 EHK, 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 RF12 EHK registered?

RF12 EHK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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