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AJ62 XBS

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,544 mi
Last recorded74,544 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 XBS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 69,505 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has very little reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 66,598 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged 3rd row seats, nearside belt. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged Centre row nearside belt. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has very little reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,934 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 63,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing rear seat belt (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,941 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 60,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,429 miles

both front tyres perished

engine covers and under trays fitted

trigger point not met

Fail 4 Sep 2017 57,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

engine covers and under trays fitted

trigger point not met

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,351 miles

both sides front tyres perished

trigger point not met

Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,477 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and small cuts

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 XBS is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XBS, 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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What year was AJ62 XBS registered?

AJ62 XBS is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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