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EA62 DUH

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,191 mi
Last recorded136,191 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 DUH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 136,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 127,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 120,315 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 120,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 105,844 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,648 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock boot split open allowing ingress of water and dirt but shock not leaking

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

Offside Rear shock boot split open allowing ingress of water and dirt but shock not leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2020 82,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface part of fog light (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected bulb also missing in damaged light unit (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog light still shows but reflector missing where damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock boot split open allowing ingress of water and dirt but shock not leaking

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

Offside Rear shock boot split open allowing ingress of water and dirt but shock not leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,348 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 71,346 miles

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 8 Jan 2018 58,452 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,819 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 15 Oct 2015 29,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine bay covers and under body trays

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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EA62 DUH is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA62 DUH, 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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EA62 DUH is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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