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SK62 SFF

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,857 mi
Last recorded152,857 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 SFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 152,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill underseal

under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2024 144,085 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 136,715 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 128,959 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 119,768 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 110,240 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 109,930 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust system corroded - flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

offside front fog light bulb not working

Fail 11 Jun 2019 98,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both - screen wash leak from washer bottle or washer pump (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust system corroded - flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

offside front fog light bulb not working

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,243 miles

All Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges 235/65/17

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Cracked (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 88,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

All Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges 235/65/17

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil level Below Minimum

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Cracked (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 67,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 48,312 miles

emissions test result 0.02

sill trims fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 48,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions test result 0.02

sill trims 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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SK62 SFF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK62 SFF, 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 SK62 SFF registered?

SK62 SFF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 October 2012.

Is SK62 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK62 SFF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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