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CE62 XXS

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,064 mi
Last recorded156,064 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 XXS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 156,064 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 146,323 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip below view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads around 3mm, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 136,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect tyre size fitted, N/S/R is 225/65R17 all others 235/65R17 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads around 3mm, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 130,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 130,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,889 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms- front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 122,606 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms- front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,359 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 118,359 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 a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,664 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 101,520 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,115 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 83,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,129 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 6 Oct 2015 62,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted n/s/r

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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CE62 XXS is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 CE62 XXS, 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 CE62 XXS registered?

CE62 XXS is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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