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WJ62 HWH

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,952 mi
Last recorded132,952 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HWH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 132,952 miles

Front both tyres nearing wear limit

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in centre of tread ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper 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 2 Sep 2024 124,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper 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 1 Sep 2023 116,276 miles

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

Rear seat belts not in use - boot area

Fail 31 Aug 2023 116,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear seat belts not in use - boot area

Pass 31 Aug 2022 104,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel removal needed to inspect accurately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road test carried out to check front brake imbalance, no faults detected

Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,312 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,631 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 75,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,689 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,750 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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WJ62 HWH 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 84.6%.

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 WJ62 HWH, 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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WJ62 HWH is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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