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WX61 LFM

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,240 mi
Last recorded164,240 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX61 LFM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 164,240 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

rear differential o/s/f mount worn

Fail 7 Aug 2026 164,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

rear differential o/s/f mount worn

Pass 26 Jul 2025 162,404 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 156,744 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 153,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 146,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 139,945 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 131,316 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 121,529 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 107,299 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,286 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,768 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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WX61 LFM 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 92.3%.

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 WX61 LFM, 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 WX61 LFM registered?

WX61 LFM is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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