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MA61 DYN

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,932 mi
Last recorded113,932 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 DYN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 113,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe & suspension arms corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe & Suspension arms corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,913 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Jan 2024 101,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,510 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2022 89,248 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,051 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,730 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,205 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,309 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,091 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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MA61 DYN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MA61 DYN, 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 MA61 DYN registered?

MA61 DYN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is MA61 DYN safe to buy?

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