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CA62 DSY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,488 mi
Last recorded108,488 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 DSY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 108,488 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 97,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt slightly catching.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt slightly catching.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,101 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

long travel on handbrake

Fail 30 Mar 2019 76,096 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

long travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,335 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,335 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inside edge recommend urgent replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 53,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inside edge recommend urgent replacement (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,888 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 34,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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CA62 DSY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CA62 DSY, 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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CA62 DSY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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