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LB61 SPU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,829 mi
Last recorded104,829 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 SPU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 104,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 87,317 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,218 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 72,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 64,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 54,139 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 54,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,983 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 45,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extensive cracking in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extensive cracking in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,267 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 36,267 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 36,248 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 32,201 miles

small cracks in all four tyres sidewalls

Pass 5 Feb 2018 25,607 miles

Offside Front tyre started cracking

Rear both rear tyres cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2018 25,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre started cracking

Rear both rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2017 19,058 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 14,300 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 14,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 9,076 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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LB61 SPU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB61 SPU, 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 LB61 SPU registered?

LB61 SPU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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