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NU62 KJA

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,065 mi
Last recorded116,065 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 KJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 116,065 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 116,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 109,474 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 99,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 90,735 miles

Offside rack arm has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,778 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,269 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 43,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NU62 KJA 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 90%.

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 NU62 KJA, 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

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What year was NU62 KJA registered?

NU62 KJA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is NU62 KJA safe to buy?

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