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KM61 WGN

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,712 mi
Last recorded124,712 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 WGN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 124,712 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively doughnut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 121,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 118,439 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 104,547 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 90,961 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,350 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 81,348 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,523 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,146 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,779 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,766 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 34,766 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,869 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 22,869 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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KM61 WGN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KM61 WGN, 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 KM61 WGN registered?

KM61 WGN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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