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LM62 EMV

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,619 mi
Last recorded121,619 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 EMV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 121,619 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 117,180 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 109,799 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,854 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 99,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,348 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 89,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,249 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 80,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 76,131 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,423 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 65,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,815 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 58,814 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear most seat

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 47,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear most seat

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2017 38,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,728 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 30,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both front tyres starting to perish

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

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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LM62 EMV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LM62 EMV, 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 LM62 EMV registered?

LM62 EMV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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