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LB61 TPO

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

33,038 mi
Last recorded33,038 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 TPO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 33,038 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 33,038 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 30,083 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 30,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 27,120 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 24,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 24,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 19,786 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 19,786 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 16,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 14,839 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 13,099 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 13,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 11,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 9,456 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 9,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 6,830 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 6,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 4,703 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 TPO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO registered?

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

Is LB61 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 TPO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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