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LG62 KKA

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,871 mi
Last recorded100,871 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 KKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 100,871 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 100,867 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 92,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 92,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,355 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 83,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Dec 2022 83,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,995 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2020 70,124 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,574 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 65,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,814 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,942 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 KKA is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KKA, 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 KKA registered?

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

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