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WK12 UGO

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,434 mi
Last recorded110,434 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 UGO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 110,434 miles

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

Rear under body corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 103,831 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 103,778 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 99,275 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,597 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 79,248 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,665 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,398 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,728 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,546 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 36,546 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,047 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges and craking

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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WK12 UGO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WK12 UGO, 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 WK12 UGO registered?

WK12 UGO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WK12 UGO safe to buy?

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