2012 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · KV12 CEN
2012 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 119,388 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2199cc
KV12 CEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 119,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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KV12 CEN Mileage History
- 13/02/2024111,945 mi
- 10/03/2025115,985 mi+4,040 mi
- 10/03/2025115,985 mi
- 16/02/2026119,388 mi+3,403 mi
- 16/02/2026119,388 mi
Average of roughly 3,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KV12 CEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sorento (KV12 CEN) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
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