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SV12 UFS

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,300 mi
Last recorded82,300 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 UFS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 82,300 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 74,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 74,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,024 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))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 57,806 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 52,462 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 47,561 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 47,535 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,314 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,694 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,072 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 38,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,451 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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SV12 UFS is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV12 UFS, 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 SV12 UFS registered?

SV12 UFS is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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