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DE62 JWV

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,290 mi
Last recorded115,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 JWV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 115,290 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 115,290 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 109,938 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 109,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 102,931 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 102,931 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 97,484 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 97,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 86,111 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,669 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 74,669 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,952 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 63,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,350 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DE62 JWV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE62 JWV, 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 DE62 JWV registered?

DE62 JWV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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