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LR62 OSC

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,902 mi
Last recorded62,902 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 OSC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,902 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner CV boot perished

Fail 19 Sep 2025 62,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner CV boot perished

Pass 30 Sep 2024 59,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 59,256 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 53,672 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 46,991 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,641 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 41,766 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 37,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 32,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,891 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 26,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,093 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished/cracked

under-tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,774 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

under-trays fitted

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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LR62 OSC is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 LR62 OSC, 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 LR62 OSC registered?

LR62 OSC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LR62 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 OSC 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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