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GL62 CXF

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

226,182 mi
Last recorded226,182 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 CXF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 226,182 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 206,449 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 195,431 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 174,905 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 154,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 126,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 103,130 miles

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

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

Oil leak at base of engine area ()

Rear tyres both sides, cracking around the treads and bald on the inner edges but no cords.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 77,836 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 77,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL62 CXF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL62 CXF, 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 GL62 CXF registered?

GL62 CXF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is GL62 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 CXF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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