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VN12 ZXB

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,508 mi
Last recorded41,508 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ZXB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 41,508 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disks pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underbody corrosion

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 41,508 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disks pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General Underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2024 40,657 miles

advise tracking check front tyres scrubbing inner

Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,220 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged o/s n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underbody, steering, suspension component's corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,803 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,045 miles

Front pads visually low

Pass 24 Mar 2020 34,872 miles

(oil leak)

Pass 25 Mar 2019 32,111 miles

rear tyres cracking

signs of oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,564 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 25,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,966 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 21,966 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,019 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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VN12 ZXB is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VN12 ZXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 ZXB registered?

VN12 ZXB is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 ZXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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