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WN62 BTX

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,982 mi
Last recorded112,982 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 BTX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 103,243 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush unbonding (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter badly perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay under tray fitted unable to fully inspect leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 23 Sep 2021 103,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top gaiter insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush unbonding (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter badly perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay under tray fitted unable to fully inspect leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/65r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (235/65r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,287 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 80,287 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,026 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 65,026 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,628 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 35,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,140 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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WN62 BTX is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN62 BTX, 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 WN62 BTX registered?

WN62 BTX is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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