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T1 LFG

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,111 mi
Last recorded93,111 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 LFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 93,111 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 93,110 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 25 Jun 2025 86,759 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 86,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear-most/ bolt not tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both[part of flexi] (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet safety catch siezed

travel parking brake

Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,218 miles

Fuel tank filler pipe damp.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 80,218 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank filler pipe damp.

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

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

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

Rear Heat shield insecure.

Secondary bonnet latch seized.

Secondary brake lever travel.

Spare tyre defective Flat.

Pass 13 Jul 2023 66,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight split but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal requirements just met (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,077 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 52,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily delaminated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

unable to check wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 34,710 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 34,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 31,652 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside at ends beside flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 29,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 29,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 26,352 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre scuffed and badly worn on edge of tread area

Offside Front tyre wear on edge of tread area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear tyres perished and worn on edges of tread areas

Pass 23 May 2016 23,403 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres some wear on edges of tread areas

Fail 23 May 2016 23,403 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside rear tyres some wear on edges of tread areas

Pass 30 May 2015 20,683 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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T1 LFG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T1 LFG, 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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T1 LFG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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