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SW61 LCT

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,884 mi
Last recorded126,884 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 LCT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 126,884 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 108,098 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 108,098 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,814 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,858 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,713 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 72,845 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 63,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 58,858 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,972 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 LCT is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LCT, 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

How do I check the history of SW61 LCT?

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What year was SW61 LCT registered?

SW61 LCT is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is SW61 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 LCT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW61 LCT have outstanding finance?

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