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HN61 ZNW

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,287 mi
Last recorded149,287 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 ZNW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 149,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through Out Vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion To Suspension Components

Under Body Corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 145,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a not excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 142,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 135,224 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 131,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre As marked ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Spare tyre is deflated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 130,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre As marked ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Spare tyre is deflated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 116,629 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 96,254 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 96,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,400 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,524 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 67,439 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,902 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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HN61 ZNW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN61 ZNW, 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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HN61 ZNW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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