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SG62 EMF

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,673 mi
Last recorded145,673 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 EMF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 145,673 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 141,733 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,314 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Jan 2023 121,228 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,713 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,040 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 97,030 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 91,965 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 81,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 64,722 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,829 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,219 miles

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

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

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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SG62 EMF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG62 EMF, 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 SG62 EMF registered?

SG62 EMF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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