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WN12 RVM

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,595 mi
Last recorded127,595 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 RVM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 127,595 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 127,595 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 124,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 124,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60R18 XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 119,504 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 119,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,125 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 109,406 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

fuel filler neck damp

Fail 4 Aug 2022 109,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

fuel filler neck damp

Pass 7 Aug 2021 101,445 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 101,445 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,871 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,896 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,119 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,355 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,697 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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WN12 RVM is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RVM, 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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WN12 RVM is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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