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160,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight corrosion on rear subframe
Slight stone chip damage in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight corrosion on rear subframe
Slight stone chip damage in windscreen
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Rear Lower underbody/suspension areas starting to surface corrode.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive nearside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive nearside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake is binding slightly
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
engine covers and under shields fitted
near side rear rear seat and seat belt have been removed
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine covers and under shields fitted
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and under shields fitted
advise engine and sill covers fitted
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front rack boot starting to perish
Nearside Front slight play in drop link
Offside Front advise slight play in rack end
advise engine and sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres cut but not showing cords
both rear tyres perished
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
nearside front wiper splitting
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside rear tyre cracking
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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HY62 WBU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 HY62 WBU, 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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HY62 WBU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2012.
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