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AJ62 GMF

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,302 mi
Last recorded187,302 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GMF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 187,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 170,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 154,711 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 154,711 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 133,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 114,509 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES SLIGHTLY

PLAY IN NSF ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 78,285 miles

front screen chipped

Fail 20 May 2019 78,285 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front screen chipped

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,cut and has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread deforming on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 62,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,cut and has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread deforming on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,197 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 42,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside door mirror indicator lense cracked

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre on bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ62 GMF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ62 GMF, 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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AJ62 GMF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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