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SW61 UMU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,725 mi
Last recorded130,725 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 130,725 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 121,097 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded and suspension components

Pass 7 Feb 2022 113,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 108,189 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,323 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 96,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Fail 16 Aug 2017 84,090 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 6 Aug 2016 71,864 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Fail 6 Aug 2016 71,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,306 miles

advise undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2015 52,306 miles

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

advise undertray fitted

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 UMU 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 76.9%.

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 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 UMU, 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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How do I check the history of SW61 UMU?

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What year was SW61 UMU registered?

SW61 UMU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is SW61 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 UMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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