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SD12 PXU

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,443 mi
Last recorded116,443 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 PXU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 116,443 miles

Central Front BONNET SECONDARY CATCH NOT WORKING

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 116,443 miles

Central Front BONNET SECONDARY CATCH NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 111,284 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 111,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 106,448 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 106,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 101,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,711 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 95,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,724 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 70,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 53,289 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,459 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,983 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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SD12 PXU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SD12 PXU, 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 SD12 PXU registered?

SD12 PXU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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