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SW12 FBU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,070 mi
Last recorded106,070 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FBU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 106,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion inc suspension components

Fail 24 May 2025 106,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body corrosion inc suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2024 100,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd & 3rd row ()

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 4 Jun 2024 100,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd & 3rd row ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front bushes starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 91,151 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 80,965 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear & both 3rd row ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 80,964 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear & both 3rd row ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,606 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 73,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative o/s & n/s (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pedal stuck down - warning lamp on (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 58,683 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 May 2019 58,683 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 May 2018 49,322 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,016 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,146 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 35,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 26,777 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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SW12 FBU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SW12 FBU, 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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SW12 FBU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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