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HN62 GXY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,479 mi
Last recorded122,479 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 GXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 122,479 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 122,476 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,323 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 101,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has gotten hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 91,248 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 91,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 78,707 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 78,707 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,718 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 73,718 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,792 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 64,654 miles

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

Towbar coupling indicator not working (6.1.6 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,185 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 53,089 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,299 miles

upper & lower engine covers

Fail 3 Mar 2016 45,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

upper & lower engine covers

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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HN62 GXY 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 55.6%.

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 HN62 GXY, 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 HN62 GXY registered?

HN62 GXY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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