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SO12 MOV

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,803 mi
Last recorded97,803 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 MOV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 97,803 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 97,793 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,322 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 92,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres perished /cracked through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,386 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 85,395 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,960 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,727 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,280 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,272 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,875 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,413 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SO12 MOV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO12 MOV, 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 SO12 MOV registered?

SO12 MOV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SO12 MOV safe to buy?

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