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BL12 HHW

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,431 mi
Last recorded125,431 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 HHW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 125,431 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 123,680 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 121,216 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 118,634 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 110,621 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 102,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 102,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,963 miles

Light rattle heard from front when driving over rough road surface

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,578 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,546 miles

N/s rear tyre "low" on tread

O/s rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,526 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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BL12 HHW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black 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 BL12 HHW, 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 BL12 HHW registered?

BL12 HHW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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