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SC12 GXO

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,174 mi
Last recorded68,174 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 GXO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 68,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,961 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 55,610 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 55,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,195 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,454 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 20,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 11,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 8,786 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked not showing cords

Nearside Rear tyre cracked not showing cords

Offside Front tyre cracked not showing cords

Offside Rear tyre cracked not showing cords

Pass 20 Aug 2015 6,081 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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SC12 GXO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White 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 SC12 GXO, 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 SC12 GXO registered?

SC12 GXO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is SC12 GXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC12 GXO 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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