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SP62 WFK

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,026 mi
Last recorded157,026 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 WFK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 157,026 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged but secure

Offside Rear Outer seat removed

rear prop rubber bush starting to crack and split

rear suspension arm bushes starting to split and crack

rear suspension starting to corrode

Fail 9 Feb 2026 157,024 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle damaged rear seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but secure

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear prop rubber bush starting to crack and split

rear suspension arm bushes starting to split and crack

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,682 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn/corroded/pitted and brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge (0mm no cords showing at time of test)

rear sub frame very rusty and corroded and corroded around all suspension mounting points

Fail 26 Feb 2025 141,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn/corroded/pitted and brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge (0mm no cords showing at time of test)

rear sub frame very rusty and corroded and corroded around all suspension mounting points

Pass 9 Feb 2024 132,515 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2024 132,515 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 123,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 110,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 98,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,680 miles

front bumper insecure on nearside

nearside front spot light inop

Fail 5 Nov 2019 89,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front bumper insecure on nearside

nearside front spot light inop

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,435 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 79,435 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,488 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front NSF corner of bumper adrift - still secure

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 67,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front NSF corner of bumper adrift - still secure

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

Nearside Rear NSR tyre worn on edge, cacked badly & perished sidewall

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,111 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished - no cord exposed, also worn on inside

Nearside wing mirror surround damaged & glass cracked

Offside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 26 Oct 2016 58,111 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished - no cord exposed, also worn on inside

Nearside wing mirror surround damaged & glass cracked

Offside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,837 miles

Nearside Rear balding inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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 WFK is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WFK, 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 WFK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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