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S77 CTC

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,595 mi
Last recorded104,595 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 CTC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 104,595 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,568 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 101,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 95,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 86,938 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 78,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,232 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,880 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,280 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 51,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,206 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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S77 CTC is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S77 CTC, 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 S77 CTC registered?

S77 CTC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is S77 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S77 CTC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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