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NJ62 OEW

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,225 mi
Last recorded137,225 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 OEW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 137,225 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 May 2023 120,911 miles

surface rust under body

Pass 24 Mar 2022 106,527 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 106,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 106,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,478 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 95,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,429 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 82,429 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,876 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,061 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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NJ62 OEW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ62 OEW, 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 NJ62 OEW registered?

NJ62 OEW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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