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RHZ 994

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,222 mi
Last recorded70,222 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHZ 994
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 71,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 68,809 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 57,254 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 66,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 43,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 34,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,369 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,260 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 20,453 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,185 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 16,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,011 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 11,341 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 44,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 8,152 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,454 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,421 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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RHZ 994 is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RHZ 994, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHZ 994 registered?

RHZ 994 is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is RHZ 994 safe to buy?

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