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S88 KTW

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,527 mi
Last recorded70,527 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 KTW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,527 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 64,094 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 64,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,949 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2022 49,257 miles

Offside Front head lamp slightly dim

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Aug 2022 49,257 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp slightly dim

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,338 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking or perishing/worn on edge**close to mot refusal** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 42,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing close to mot refusal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 42,236 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated seized (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing close to mot refusal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,667 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror cap damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror cap damaged

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 28,331 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 22,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 17,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres cracked / perished no cord or ply exposed

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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S88 KTW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S88 KTW, 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 S88 KTW registered?

S88 KTW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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