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W444 SHW

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,029 mi
Last recorded92,029 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW444 SHW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 74,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,606 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2021 59,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,458 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 53,458 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,992 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,719 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,384 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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W444 SHW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 W444 SHW, 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 W444 SHW registered?

W444 SHW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is W444 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W444 SHW 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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