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W19 SJT

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,238 mi
Last recorded136,238 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW19 SJT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 136,238 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,629 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 107,629 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

4x4 warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,467 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,064 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 11 Aug 2021 96,064 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,246 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,121 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,078 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,771 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 63,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,228 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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W19 SJT is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W19 SJT, 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 W19 SJT registered?

W19 SJT is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is W19 SJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W19 SJT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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