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LG62 KJA

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,612 mi
Last recorded183,612 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 183,612 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 160,684 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 160,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 143,377 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 143,375 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 119,129 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 119,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,717 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 89,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, 2.8mm, and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,091 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,743 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,580 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 20 Aug 2015 39,580 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s rear tyres perishing in tread

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 KJA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KJA, 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 KJA registered?

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

Is LG62 KJA safe to buy?

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