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WR12 UVL

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,972 mi
Last recorded102,972 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 UVL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 102,972 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2026 109,969 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2025 101,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,051 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded , pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,882 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 73,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct level prs (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,453 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,582 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 44,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,976 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,567 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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WR12 UVL is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 WR12 UVL, 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 WR12 UVL registered?

WR12 UVL is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is WR12 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 UVL 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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