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BG61 ZZU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,386 mi
Last recorded34,386 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 ZZU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 34,386 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 32,880 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 32,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 32,287 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 30,693 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 28,605 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 26,604 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 25,036 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 22,045 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 19,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 16,077 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 14,027 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 10,683 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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BG61 ZZU 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 92.3%.

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 BG61 ZZU, 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 BG61 ZZU?

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What year was BG61 ZZU registered?

BG61 ZZU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is BG61 ZZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 ZZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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