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ML62 CTK

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,503 mi
Last recorded107,503 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 CTK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 107,503 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 100,385 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 94,535 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2024 94,535 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,800 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

propeller shaft to back axle and rear axle and driveshafts removed from vehicle.

Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,715 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 82,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,897 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Plastic support from windscreen. ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens seem to had a clear repair which need to be smother on edges. Need attention. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 73,212 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear wiper blade split.

Fail 29 Jan 2020 73,212 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch trim missing, leaving trim clips & top corner of rear bumper exposed which are likely to cause injury. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,055 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing on full right hand lock and jacked up tyre is just touching track rod. (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 54,285 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 54,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,703 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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ML62 CTK is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ML62 CTK, 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 ML62 CTK registered?

ML62 CTK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is ML62 CTK safe to buy?

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