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ML62 MVC

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,295 mi
Last recorded129,295 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,295 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 129,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 109,700 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape on the inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2019 109,640 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape on the inside edge

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,670 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 89,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge, cords will be exposed soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,704 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 67,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,640 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 43,640 miles

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

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 MVC is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MVC, 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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ML62 MVC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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