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GJ62 XZV

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,992 mi
Last recorded75,992 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 XZV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 75,992 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 73,239 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,518 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,699 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,111 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 52,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,171 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel missing ( looks as though stolen)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm or under (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm or under (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm or under (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm or under (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter has split allowing ingress of dirt/water

Fail 24 Sep 2018 45,171 miles

Brake fluid contaminated requires change (1.8 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only headlight washers working- blockage in tank (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Spare wheel missing ( looks as though stolen)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm or under (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm or under (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm or under (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm or under (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter has split allowing ingress of dirt/water

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Small cracks in tread

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

Offside Rear Outer Small cracks in tread

Fail 18 Sep 2017 35,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Small cracks in tread

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Small cracks in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,042 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 25,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,301 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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GJ62 XZV 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 71.4%.

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 GJ62 XZV, 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 GJ62 XZV registered?

GJ62 XZV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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