2012 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · H2 GCY
2012 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 195,933 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H2 GCY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 195,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H2 GCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sorento (H2 GCY) between August 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
H2 GCY Mileage History
- 11/08/201535,157 mi
- 12/08/201642,473 mi+7,316 mi
- 24/07/201755,589 mi+13,116 mi
- 29/05/201868,039 mi+12,450 mi
- 15/05/201983,447 mi+15,408 mi
- 28/02/202095,574 mi+12,127 mi
- 24/02/2021112,432 mi+16,858 mi
- 07/02/2022132,344 mi+19,912 mi
- 16/02/2023151,473 mi+19,129 mi
- 21/02/2024167,637 mi+16,164 mi
- 27/02/2025182,370 mi+14,733 mi
- 27/02/2025182,370 mi
- 25/02/2026195,865 mi+13,495 mi
- 27/02/2026195,933 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 15,241 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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