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SW61 KZB

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,269 mi
Last recorded116,269 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 KZB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 116,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight seepage of grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 116,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight seepage of grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,223 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 103,223 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 100,236 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,796 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 87,551 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,691 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,871 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

PAS pipes at rack heavy surface corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,636 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 30,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,547 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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SW61 KZB is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SW61 KZB, 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 SW61 KZB registered?

SW61 KZB is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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