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LB61 TRZ

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,681 mi
Last recorded204,681 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 204,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 204,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 173,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belts not fully inspected seats in folded position.

Fail 21 Jan 2022 173,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belts not fully inspected seats in folded position.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 142,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 110,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav & phone holder ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 80,528 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,758 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels on inspection (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inside shoulder

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracked. Worn & feathered on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels on inspection (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,595 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 37,595 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 23,229 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 TRZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ registered?

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

Is LB61 TRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 TRZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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