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SA62 NZV

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,911 mi
Last recorded118,911 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 NZV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 118,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 109,546 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 109,546 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 105,229 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Mar 2023 98,118 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2022 86,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have lipping on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil added to engine prior to test

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs have minor lipping on outer face edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,960 miles

hill descent lamp on

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,472 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,930 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 39,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,944 miles

child seats fitted.

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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SA62 NZV 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 86.7%.

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 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 SA62 NZV, 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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SA62 NZV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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