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MV61 CZS

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,497 mi
Last recorded131,497 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 CZS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 131,497 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 131,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 126,073 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 126,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 120,571 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff support bushes starting to pull apart X2

Pass 22 Feb 2023 113,827 miles

Rear pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,206 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,625 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 91,534 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,265 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

oil leak round intercooler

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,739 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,739 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,876 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,874 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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MV61 CZS is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV61 CZS, 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

How do I check the history of MV61 CZS?

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What year was MV61 CZS registered?

MV61 CZS is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is MV61 CZS safe to buy?

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