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SB10 JAB

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,695 mi
Last recorded98,695 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 JAB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 98,695 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 98,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 78,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit. RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit. RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 52,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering in tread areas too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering in tread areas too (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,127 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 45,593 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,607 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,365 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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SB10 JAB is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 SB10 JAB, 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 SB10 JAB registered?

SB10 JAB is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is SB10 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB10 JAB 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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