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BJ62 GUU

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,286 mi
Last recorded108,286 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 GUU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 108,286 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,539 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 99,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 84,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R wheel slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,889 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 69,554 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,501 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 36,569 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 36,569 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,593 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,966 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slight smear

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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BJ62 GUU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ62 GUU, 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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What year was BJ62 GUU registered?

BJ62 GUU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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