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NL62 KWG

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,279 mi
Last recorded66,279 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 KWG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,279 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 66,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,071 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 50,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn part of inner surface missing due to corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 uneven tread wear ,2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,561 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 40,561 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam No Head lights working N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,172 miles

3rd row seats and seat belts not tested

Pass 14 Aug 2020 33,582 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,864 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror has blue tac on it?

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres are heavily perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,202 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,733 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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NL62 KWG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL62 KWG, 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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NL62 KWG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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