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S16 KET

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,478 mi
Last recorded87,478 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 KET
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,840 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,588 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,615 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,670 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

front tyres wearing on edges

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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S16 KET is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S16 KET, 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 S16 KET registered?

S16 KET is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is S16 KET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 KET shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S16 KET have outstanding finance?

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