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SP62 EYG

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,938 mi
Last recorded115,938 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 EYG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 115,938 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 115,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 103,276 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 103,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,511 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 88,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc showing wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing sign of corrosion in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc showing sign of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe showing sign of corrosion at wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,148 miles

ns and osf indicator side repeaters starting to emit white light

surface corrosion x2 rear of main brake pipes

x2 front suspension arms forward bushes deteriorating and displacing no excessive movement

Fail 3 Oct 2018 66,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre surface cracking and worn inner edge

ns and osf indicator side repeaters starting to emit white light

surface corrosion x2 rear of main brake pipes

x2 front suspension arms forward bushes deteriorating and displacing no excessive movement

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,540 miles

nearside front tyre at 2-3mm(0.4-1.4mm useable tread)

offside front tyre at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

some dampness around brake servo/master cylinder area

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,588 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 30,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SP62 EYG 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 61.5%.

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 SP62 EYG, 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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SP62 EYG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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