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BK12 WDY

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,315 mi
Last recorded70,315 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 WDY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 69,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,047 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 67,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 65,654 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 65,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 64,205 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,244 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 48,824 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,104 miles

emissions too low to detect

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,204 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,775 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,228 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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BK12 WDY 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 BK12 WDY, 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

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What year was BK12 WDY registered?

BK12 WDY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is BK12 WDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 WDY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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