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DV62 CXN

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,860 mi
Last recorded112,860 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 CXN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 112,860 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 112,859 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 94,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 86,887 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 77,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,662 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Sep 2020 69,661 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,142 miles

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside head light pattern poor and slightly dim / advise attention

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,665 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

cracks around both rear tyres and worn on edges

light corrosion on chassis

nearside head light pattern poor and slightly dim / advise attention

Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges / advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks around both rear tyres and worn on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2017 47,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges / advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front axle front wishbone bushes deteriorated

cracks around both rear tyres and worn on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,827 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished sidwewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,545 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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DV62 CXN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV62 CXN, 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 DV62 CXN registered?

DV62 CXN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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