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WF12 FYP

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,959 mi
Last recorded74,959 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 FYP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,959 miles

Both front suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

windscreen chip o/s

Fail 21 Apr 2026 74,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Both front suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

windscreen chip o/s

Pass 2 May 2025 65,014 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 54,744 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 47,893 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 45,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 41,961 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 38,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,488 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filler neck (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,270 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 15,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,612 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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WF12 FYP 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 85.7%.

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 WF12 FYP, 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 WF12 FYP registered?

WF12 FYP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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The MOT history for WF12 FYP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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