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WP12 XNE

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,608 mi
Last recorded85,608 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 XNE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 85,608 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 67,766 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 67,766 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,882 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 53,575 miles

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

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

Parking brake reserve travel indicates adjustment/repair needed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set too low ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 46,897 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 42,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 37,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear passenger seats presented in the folded down/unused postion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,590 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 8,024 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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WP12 XNE 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 92.3%.

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 WP12 XNE, 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 WP12 XNE registered?

WP12 XNE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is WP12 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 XNE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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