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PY62 DFD

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,186 mi
Last recorded110,186 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 DFD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 110,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 3 ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 2 ()

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

Offside row 3 offside seat in stored position

Fail 15 Sep 2025 110,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 3 ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 2 ()

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

Offside row 3 offside seat in stored position

Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 101,051 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 93,744 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 93,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,124 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 90,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split band poor wipe to screen.......... (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,984 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,025 miles

Adv clutch requires attention /poor operation..........

Adv spare tyre low on pressure.......

Adv surface corrosion to all brake disc faces....

Emissions output too clean for machine to read.....

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,168 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,168 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,460 miles

Coolant leak Coolant container no coolant possible leak from radiator poor condition...... ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 78,398 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Drivers door mirror indicator lamp unit heavily damaged/poor light output..... (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak Coolant container no coolant possible leak from radiator poor condition...... ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,227 miles

Offside Front Door mirror poor condition......

Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,919 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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PY62 DFD is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 PY62 DFD, 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 PY62 DFD registered?

PY62 DFD is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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