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HN61 ZNU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,470 mi
Last recorded164,470 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 ZNU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 164,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 158,574 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 158,557 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box rear mounting damaged (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 152,233 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers gaiters damage

gear box rear/lower mounting perishing

Fail 18 Jan 2023 152,233 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers gaiters damage

gear box rear/lower mounting perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,616 miles

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers damager (both sides)

Pass 15 Jan 2021 139,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 139,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 136,699 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 136,698 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 127,450 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 117,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 117,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,133 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 106,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 96,799 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 96,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread 235/60/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HN61 ZNU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HN61 ZNU, 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 HN61 ZNU registered?

HN61 ZNU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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