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AU62 BYG

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,865 mi
Last recorded120,865 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 BYG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 120,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by suspension fixings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by suspension fittings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 110,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Vey low on inner edge, 235/60R18 General Grabber A/S (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,193 miles

offside front lower arm front bush starting to perish

offside rear brake pads appear wearing low

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight corrosion on rear subframe

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Oct 2023 101,193 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

long park brake travel

offside front lower arm front bush starting to perish

offside rear brake pads appear wearing low

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight corrosion on rear subframe

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,703 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs

windscreen chipped in zone b

Fail 23 Sep 2022 92,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion on all brake discs

windscreen chipped in zone b

Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,277 miles

slight engine oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,514 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

tow ball not fitted to towing bracket at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump and offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 52,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,337 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,181 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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AU62 BYG 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 84.6%.

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 AU62 BYG, 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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AU62 BYG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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