2012 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · LG62 KCV
2012 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 154,753 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LG62 KCV Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2023
- 154,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LG62 KCV Mileage History
- 07/09/201573,885 mi
- 07/09/201573,885 mi
- 10/08/2016105,285 mi+31,400 mi
- 04/09/2017116,144 mi+10,859 mi
- 07/09/2018122,810 mi+6,666 mi
- 07/09/2019128,943 mi+6,133 mi
- 25/08/2020134,469 mi+5,526 mi
- 25/08/2021141,125 mi+6,656 mi
- 01/09/2021141,226 mi+101 mi
- 06/09/2022147,479 mi+6,253 mi
- 06/09/2023154,753 mi+7,274 mi
Average of roughly 10,112 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
LG62 KCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sorento (LG62 KCV) between September 2015 and September 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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