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FY62 PJJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,407 mi
Last recorded101,407 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 PJJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 101,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,054 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,666 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 82,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 77,537 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 68,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,525 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,701 miles

child seats fitted

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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FY62 PJJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FY62 PJJ, 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 FY62 PJJ registered?

FY62 PJJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is FY62 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 PJJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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