CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD12 OCC

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,393 mi
Last recorded141,393 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 OCC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,393 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2023 136,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 136,281 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 130,913 miles

Offside Front inner c/v boot perished/cracking

front tyres wearing on edges,recommend steering alignment

Fail 30 May 2022 130,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (tri/pod) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front inner c/v boot perished/cracking

front tyres wearing on edges,recommend steering alignment

Pass 1 Jun 2021 125,443 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 125,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 120,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 112,139 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 112,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit also out of shape also nail in tread 235/65/17

Pass 18 May 2018 102,740 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 235/65/17

Fail 17 May 2018 102,738 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 235/65/17

Pass 15 May 2017 93,598 miles

front brake discs lipped.

minor oil leak and level on minimum.

n/s/r tyre has minor age cracking.

o/s/f tyre is wearing more on the inner tread.

rear brake discs lipped and minor scoring.

spare wheel and carrier missing.

Pass 16 May 2016 81,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 57,916 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 57,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD12 OCC is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD12 OCC, 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 BD12 OCC?

You can check the full history of BD12 OCC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD12 OCC registered?

BD12 OCC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is BD12 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 OCC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD12 OCC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD12 OCC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.