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EX62 GPJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,693 mi
Last recorded111,693 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 GPJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 111,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 102,526 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,026 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,826 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,059 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn / stepped on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear brake discs pitted & lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 52,555 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tyres unevenly worn / stepped on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Rear coil spring corroded at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm main / front rubber bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also disks worn/lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,841 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 29,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EX62 GPJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EX62 GPJ, 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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EX62 GPJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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