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FY62 PKA

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,331 mi
Last recorded121,331 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 121,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 115,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 109,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 101,232 miles

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 101,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 92,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 82,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,571 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 72,565 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 64,721 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 64,686 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,455 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,657 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 38,657 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,642 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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FY62 PKA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 FY62 PKA, 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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FY62 PKA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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