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LB61 SPZ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,573 mi
Last recorded144,573 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 144,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 134,419 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 126,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,952 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 117,154 miles

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

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

NO COOLANT IN HEADER TANK

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 99,957 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 99,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,165 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,278 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 SPZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB61 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

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

Is LB61 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 SPZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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