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DY62 XOC

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,430 mi
Last recorded93,430 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 XOC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 93,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 93,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 88,229 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear parking brake requirements only just met may require service or repair

Fail 12 Nov 2024 88,229 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear parking brake requirements only just met may require service or repair

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,391 miles

Multiple rear components corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 84,391 miles

Multiple rear components corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,052 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,760 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,351 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 72,348 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 53,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,293 miles

emissions too low to detect

Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,660 miles

child seats fitted rear

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 28 Jan 2016 39,659 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

child seats fitted rear

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f tyre low on edges

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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DY62 XOC is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY62 XOC, 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 DY62 XOC registered?

DY62 XOC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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