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LG62 KHP

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,172 mi
Last recorded152,172 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 KHP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 152,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 148,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 148,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 137,386 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside of vehicle, including components, corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,605 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test tailgate area. ()

Fail 17 Mar 2023 127,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, also nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test tailgate area. ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 120,310 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff. (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 111,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,529 miles

Front both front head light aims are weak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 104,528 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front both front head light aims are weak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 90,129 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 89,916 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake. (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Marked in yellow. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,834 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,281 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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LG62 KHP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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