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AV62 VBD

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,764 mi
Last recorded68,764 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 VBD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 68,764 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 66,593 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 64,587 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 63,123 miles

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,690 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 57,425 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 55,257 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,177 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,255 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,663 miles

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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AV62 VBD is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV62 VBD, 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 AV62 VBD registered?

AV62 VBD is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is AV62 VBD safe to buy?

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