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RF61 PZG

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 PZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 120,006 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 88,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,294 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 62,846 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to parking brake failure (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 53,736 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 51,669 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,387 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 40,399 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,733 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,037 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,369 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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RF61 PZG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RF61 PZG, 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 RF61 PZG registered?

RF61 PZG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is RF61 PZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 PZG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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