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FV62 DTN

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,534 mi
Last recorded63,534 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 DTN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 63,534 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 61,806 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rare upper and lowers are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake close to end travail

Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 52,080 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,306 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 42,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 38,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,502 miles

Front nearside and offside front inner brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 34,502 miles

Front nearside and offside front inner brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,201 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracking in rear tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,885 miles

cracking in rear tyres

Fail 9 Jun 2015 18,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,560 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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FV62 DTN 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 85.7%.

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 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 FV62 DTN, 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 FV62 DTN registered?

FV62 DTN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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