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WJ62 HWV

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,266 mi
Last recorded44,266 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HWV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 44,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 43,282 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 43,282 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 39,069 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,952 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,725 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 34,952 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 26,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,479 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,886 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 HWV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 HWV, 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 WJ62 HWV registered?

WJ62 HWV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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