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VU62 WRZ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,211 mi
Last recorded111,211 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 WRZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 111,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 101,452 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 92,329 miles

chip stones on front windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2023 83,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 83,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not holding (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,608 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,361 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,884 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 36,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,147 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,522 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 14,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 14,766 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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VU62 WRZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU62 WRZ, 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 VU62 WRZ registered?

VU62 WRZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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