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PE62 MLN

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,854 mi
Last recorded140,854 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 MLN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 140,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 140,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 125,144 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 125,141 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 93,131 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 93,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,201 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 82,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 81,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 76,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,293 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,689 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 68,689 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,372 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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PE62 MLN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PE62 MLN, 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 PE62 MLN registered?

PE62 MLN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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