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AO62 JNU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,720 mi
Last recorded105,720 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 JNU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 105,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 105,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 93,714 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,254 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 52,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tow bar bolts in wrong way round

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,221 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracking to rear tyres

Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,698 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,166 miles

Cracking to o/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

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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AO62 JNU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO62 JNU, 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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AO62 JNU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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