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WN12 KMU

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,618 mi
Last recorded200,618 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 KMU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 200,618 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 200,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 187,612 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S TIE ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 172,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 154,531 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 154,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 138,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 113,836 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 99,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,405 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,626 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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WN12 KMU 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 WN12 KMU, 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 WN12 KMU registered?

WN12 KMU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is WN12 KMU safe to buy?

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