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UG02 DAY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,054 mi
Last recorded104,054 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUG02 DAY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Parking brake just meets legal efficiency requirements of 16%

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 104,054 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Parking brake just meets legal efficiency requirements of 16%

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 103,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 103,307 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 101,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 101,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 97,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 97,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,295 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 92,295 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 83,878 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 83,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 77,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,994 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 50,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 37,603 miles

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 13 May 2015 37,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

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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UG02 DAY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UG02 DAY, 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 UG02 DAY registered?

UG02 DAY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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