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ST12 KNL

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,144 mi
Last recorded133,144 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 KNL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 133,144 miles

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

rear metal suspension components corroded but not excessive

spare wheel insecure but not likely to fall out

Pass 5 Nov 2024 125,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 119,612 miles

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 119,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 114,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 107,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,673 miles

Screw in O/S/R Tyre tread

Spare tyre deflated

•2 x Rear shock absorbers dust / dirt covers deteriorated / split

•Centre stop lamp inop

•N/S/F Tyre worn bold on outer edge

•N/S/R Light cluster damaged

•O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

••Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

••Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

Pass 4 Nov 2019 99,675 miles

2 x Rear shock absorbers dust / dirt covers deteriorated / split

Centre stop lamp inop

N/S/F Tyre worn bold on outer edge & screw in tread

N/S/R Light cluster damaged

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

•Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

•Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,203 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,419 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 89,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,331 miles

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

O/S/F and N/S/F suspension arm front bushes de-bonding slightly

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

Offside Front Wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Aug 2016 85,331 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F and N/S/F suspension arm front bushes de-bonding slightly

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

Offside Front Wearing on inside edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wearing on inside edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 75,838 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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ST12 KNL is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ST12 KNL, 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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ST12 KNL is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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