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CA62 UWP

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,995 mi
Last recorded89,995 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 89,995 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 89,995 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDES (TIE ROD) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2023 66,113 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 66,113 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,315 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,093 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 49,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 47,455 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 42,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,399 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in rack arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering knuckle bottom (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 30,625 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 22,688 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly around treads

day time running lights not dimming down when side lights switched on but still has steady light

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 UWP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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