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SP12 PUO

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,199 mi
Last recorded115,199 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 PUO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 115,199 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 101,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,376 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,686 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTHSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 83,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,658 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 57,393 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,125 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 49,075 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,017 miles

corrosion in tow bar electrical socket

tow bar is touching spare tyre

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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SP12 PUO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SP12 PUO, 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 SP12 PUO registered?

SP12 PUO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SP12 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 PUO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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