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GF62 FJA

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,766 mi
Last recorded71,766 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 FJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 71,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear 3rd row seats and seatbelts unchecked as they are stowed and a load liner is fitted

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 71,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 open cuts exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed open cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear 3rd row seats and seatbelts unchecked as they are stowed and a load liner is fitted

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff is leaking oil will need further investigation

Pass 12 Dec 2023 68,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear oil misting from diff haldex unit

Fail 12 Dec 2023 68,605 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip is missing and boot is adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear oil misting from diff haldex unit

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear diff helldex unit leaking oil but not heavy

Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,775 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff heldex pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear diff heldex pump leaking oil

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 54,611 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 54,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged in tread deep enough to meet ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread/wearing slightly uneven on inner section of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 48,143 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,394 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Rear seats stored away

Fail 13 Dec 2017 40,394 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Rear seats stored away

Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,700 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,273 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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GF62 FJA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GF62 FJA, 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 GF62 FJA registered?

GF62 FJA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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