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RV62 RUW

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,726 mi
Last recorded151,726 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 RUW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 151,726 miles

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner raised tread

Fail 2 Sep 2025 151,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner raised tread

Pass 4 Sep 2024 146,091 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,230 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 140,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 132,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 124,636 miles

wear in both front lower ball joints

Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,225 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,932 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear tyres cracked end perished

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,689 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,523 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,043 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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RV62 RUW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RV62 RUW, 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 RV62 RUW registered?

RV62 RUW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is RV62 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 RUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV62 RUW have outstanding finance?

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