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LG62 KJY

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,526 mi
Last recorded84,526 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 KJY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 84,526 miles

Offside Front brake discs heat shield slight corroded

both front suspension arms rear bushes slight perished

Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,183 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 79,178 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2023
Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,569 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 57,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,525 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,318 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 34,318 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,034 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracking due to age, no cords showing

Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,659 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 11,345 miles

rear wiper blade worn

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 KJY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY registered?

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

Is LG62 KJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 KJY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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