2012 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · AF62 KNC
2012 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 159,353 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF62 KNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 159,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF62 KNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sorento (AF62 KNC) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
AF62 KNC Mileage History
- 24/11/2022119,251 mi
- 22/11/2023132,586 mi+13,335 mi
- 14/11/2024144,973 mi+12,387 mi
- 14/10/2025159,319 mi+14,346 mi
- 15/10/2025159,353 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 13,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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