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SK62 XGR

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,111 mi
Last recorded85,111 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 XGR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 85,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,499 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,962 miles

Exhaust system corroded at joins

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight knock through steering suspect from lower steering column

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 65,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,972 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,913 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,855 miles

Brake lever has slight reserve travel

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower universal joint of steering column has slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,859 miles

both rear tyres split/splitting in tread area

some deterioration on rear registration plate

Fail 28 Nov 2017 42,859 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working came on with a bang (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres split/splitting in tread area

some deterioration on rear registration plate

Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,526 miles

Front tyres perished in sidewall and tread block

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,146 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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SK62 XGR 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 SK62 XGR, 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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SK62 XGR is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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