2012 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · VU12 KAE
2012 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 115,933 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
VU12 KAE Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2022
- 115,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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VU12 KAE Mileage History
- 11/06/201544,937 mi
- 11/06/201544,937 mi
- 30/06/201663,121 mi+18,184 mi
- 12/05/201771,252 mi+8,131 mi
- 02/05/201877,701 mi+6,449 mi
- 02/05/201877,701 mi
- 01/04/201987,013 mi+9,312 mi
- 22/05/202099,040 mi+12,027 mi
- 01/05/2021112,074 mi+13,034 mi
- 15/01/2022115,933 mi+3,859 mi
Average of roughly 10,760 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
VU12 KAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sorento (VU12 KAE) between June 2015 and January 2022.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2022 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 (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
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