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SM62 KXP

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,460 mi
Last recorded96,460 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 KXP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 96,460 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,533 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 92,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 88,361 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 88,361 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 83,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 80,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,721 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,459 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated lubricated safety catch --- stiff (8.4.2)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitting (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitting (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,459 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated lubricated safety catch --- stiff (8.4.2)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitting (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitting (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,158 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,378 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,292 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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SM62 KXP 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 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 SM62 KXP, 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 SM62 KXP registered?

SM62 KXP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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