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LV61 LUB

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,752 mi
Last recorded84,752 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 LUB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,813 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 64,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 56,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,270 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

park brake efforts only just met

Pass 24 May 2021 46,127 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 34,573 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 24,297 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2017 15,696 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 May 2017 15,696 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 6,559 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 3,814 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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LV61 LUB 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 92.9%.

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 LV61 LUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV61 LUB registered?

LV61 LUB is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is LV61 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 LUB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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