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LG62 KCV

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,753 mi
Last recorded154,753 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 KCV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 154,753 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 147,479 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC UNITS X 4 DISPLAYING WEAR

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test two units covered ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 141,226 miles

ALL VEHICLE BRAKE DISCS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4

Fail 25 Aug 2021 141,125 miles

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

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

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

ALL VEHICLE BRAKE DISCS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 134,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 128,943 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 122,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,885 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LG62 KCV 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 LG62 KCV, 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 LG62 KCV registered?

LG62 KCV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is LG62 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 KCV 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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