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FG62 DPZ

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 DPZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 122,973 miles

car got rust underneath whole car also suspension parts as well front and back

handbrake need adjustment travel more than normal

Fail 29 Dec 2025 122,973 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car got rust underneath whole car also suspension parts as well front and back

handbrake need adjustment travel more than normal

Pass 31 Dec 2024 122,960 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

car got rust underneath

Pass 18 Jan 2024 122,689 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 122,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH REAR PADS METAL ON METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,567 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,135 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 111,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,493 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 95,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,462 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 77,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FG62 DPZ 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 68.8%.

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 FG62 DPZ, 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 FG62 DPZ registered?

FG62 DPZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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