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DN62 OCY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,802 mi
Last recorded88,802 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 OCY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 88,802 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 88,802 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2025 88,260 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 88,255 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,395 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 81,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 73,476 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 66,924 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,171 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,538 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 54,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all over and cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,901 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Washer weak

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

Nearside Rear Shocker boot deteriorated

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

Offside Front Washer weak

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

Offside Rear Shocker boot deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,812 miles

unable to obtain emissions report

Fail 11 Oct 2018 38,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

unable to obtain emissions report

Pass 23 Oct 2017 33,577 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,697 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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DN62 OCY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN62 OCY, 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 DN62 OCY registered?

DN62 OCY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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