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SL12 OJN

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,067 mi
Last recorded95,067 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 OJN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 95,067 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 95,060 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,779 miles

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

Under body suspension partially corroded partially under sealed

Fail 11 Oct 2024 91,774 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Under body suspension partially corroded partially under sealed

Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,454 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 86,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,256 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,813 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,695 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,251 miles

slight wear out with 3/4 tread breadth n/s/f tyre [out side edge]

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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SL12 OJN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 SL12 OJN, 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 SL12 OJN registered?

SL12 OJN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SL12 OJN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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