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BK12 FSS

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,501 mi
Last recorded93,501 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FSS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 93,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 92,816 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,246 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,171 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 63,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 21 May 2020 56,639 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 52,984 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and VERY perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY bald inner edge and VERY perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 46,310 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 23 May 2017 39,689 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2016 30,721 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 30,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 23,716 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BK12 FSS is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK12 FSS, 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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BK12 FSS is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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