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GV62 BDE

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,439 mi
Last recorded124,439 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 BDE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 124,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge. knocking noise coming from steering.

Fail 22 Jan 2026 124,437 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge. knocking noise coming from steering.

Pass 11 Jan 2025 119,546 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 119,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 109,264 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 109,264 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 108,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 106,698 miles

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

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

Spare tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Dec 2019 105,544 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE LIPPED /CORRODED

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 105,543 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM STEERING RACK (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE LIPPED /CORRODED

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 97,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,245 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,011 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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GV62 BDE 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 GV62 BDE, 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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GV62 BDE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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