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BAZ 7930

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,383 mi
Last recorded43,383 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 7930
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 43,383 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 40,526 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 40,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 37,129 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 2 Dec 2022 33,722 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 29,680 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (bonding tearing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 29,643 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (bonding tearing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 26,703 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 24,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 21,542 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 18,508 miles

Rear 3rd row seats not in use at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2016 14,943 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 11,019 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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BAZ 7930 is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 BAZ 7930, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAZ 7930?

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What year was BAZ 7930 registered?

BAZ 7930 is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is BAZ 7930 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 7930 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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