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PY62 FLN

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,775 mi
Last recorded119,775 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 FLN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 119,775 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,194 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Aug 2024 108,037 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,603 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Forward Lower Arm Bushes Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slight Play on lower Joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 96,603 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Forward Lower Arm Bushes Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slight Play on lower Joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade Split (SP24) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 86,668 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,459 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 76,459 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,225 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,379 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,415 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,380 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre badly perished but no cords visable

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,596 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 34,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 FLN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

PY62 FLN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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