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HN62 USP

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,374 mi
Last recorded48,374 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 48,374 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 48,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both fronts, slight damaged to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears, slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 47,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 45,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 44,579 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 42,800 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 42,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,442 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 36,979 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 33,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,577 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,715 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,114 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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HN62 USP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HN62 USP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN62 USP registered?

HN62 USP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is HN62 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 USP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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