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SA07 SUE

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,763 mi
Last recorded60,763 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 SUE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,763 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 57,451 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 54,601 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 52,139 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,826 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 45,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 42,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 38,358 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,098 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,064 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 27,658 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2015 24,352 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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SA07 SUE is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SA07 SUE, 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 SA07 SUE registered?

SA07 SUE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is SA07 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA07 SUE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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