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LV62 CFY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,646 mi
Last recorded58,646 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 CFY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 58,646 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 58,645 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2025 56,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 R18 Tread - 2.5mm Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 R18 Tread - 3.7mm Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 56,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 R18 Tread - 2.5mm Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 R18 Tread - 3.7mm Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 53,921 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 53,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 51,934 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 49,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 48,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 48,074 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,078 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Dog guard fitted in boot preventing inspection of seats in boot space. ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 42,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Dog guard fitted in boot preventing inspection of seats in boot space. ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,651 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 27,414 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,799 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,119 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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LV62 CFY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV62 CFY, 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 LV62 CFY registered?

LV62 CFY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is LV62 CFY safe to buy?

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