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HV62 XDG

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,607 mi
Last recorded125,607 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XDG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 125,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 123,373 miles

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

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 121,582 miles

engine oil leak around sump pan

Pass 7 Jul 2023 113,636 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 113,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 108,065 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 108,065 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 101,476 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 90,975 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 90,969 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,553 miles

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

both front wiper blades are starting to smear

Fail 5 Apr 2019 76,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,484 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to provide emission printout

unable to fully inspect rear rear seats

Fail 9 Apr 2018 61,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

emissions too clean to provide emission printout

unable to fully inspect rear rear seats

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 30,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 18,164 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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HV62 XDG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV62 XDG, 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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HV62 XDG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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