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SM62 DCU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,387 mi
Last recorded111,387 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 DCU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 111,387 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,392 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 8 Feb 2019 99,392 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,321 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (3mm ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,679 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 47,020 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 47,017 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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SM62 DCU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM62 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM62 DCU registered?

SM62 DCU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is SM62 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 DCU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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