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PJ62 AAK

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,926 mi
Last recorded69,926 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 AAK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 69,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,844 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 67,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 65,899 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 62,463 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 62,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,974 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 46,434 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 36,384 miles

tow bar slight corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 36,347 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tow bar slight corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 24,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chalked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres cracking within tread pattern

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 4 Nov 2017 24,866 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chalked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres cracking within tread pattern

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 3 Nov 2016 20,985 miles

all 4 tyres cracking within tread pattern

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 26 Nov 2015 15,545 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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PJ62 AAK is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ62 AAK, 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 PJ62 AAK registered?

PJ62 AAK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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