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SH62 OFX

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,672 mi
Last recorded88,672 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 OFX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 88,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 88,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,475 miles

suspension rusted through out

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded @ nearside front brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth low, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 76,754 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded @ nearside front brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel internal knock/wear in steering rack pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread depth low, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,950 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,292 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 64,292 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,228 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 51,288 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,958 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,115 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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SH62 OFX 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 73.3%.

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 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 SH62 OFX, 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 SH62 OFX registered?

SH62 OFX is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is SH62 OFX safe to buy?

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