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WN62 NKU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,236 mi
Last recorded131,236 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 NKU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 131,236 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 127,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 127,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,620 miles

wish bone front bushes have slight perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on inner primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,535 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,050 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 75,049 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,939 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 NKU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WN62 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

WN62 NKU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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