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NL62 RKK

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,350 mi
Last recorded156,350 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 RKK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 156,350 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 156,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 147,440 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 147,440 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 136,784 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 131,428 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 121,884 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 111,821 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 93,530 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,342 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,838 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 RKK is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RKK, 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 NL62 RKK registered?

NL62 RKK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is NL62 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 RKK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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