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HN62 RMX

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 RMX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 105,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 94,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 92,671 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slight stepping inner egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Rear un able to check rear most seatbelts

Fail 13 Mar 2024 92,639 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slight stepping inner egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Rear un able to check rear most seatbelts

Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,814 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 64,528 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 64,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,422 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 53,443 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads visually look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear minor cracks in tread

Offside Rear minor cracks in tread

Rear unable to fully check rear seat belts ,rear seats folded down

Fail 9 Feb 2017 44,701 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads visually look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear minor cracks in tread

Offside Rear minor cracks in tread

Rear unable to fully check rear seat belts ,rear seats folded down

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,450 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R

REAR[REAR] SEAT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF TEST

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 RMX is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 HN62 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

HN62 RMX is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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