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BMR 961

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,275 mi
Last recorded91,275 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMR 961
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 91,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 80,447 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,927 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,721 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,315 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 54,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 51,698 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,706 miles

Towball missing at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2019 46,240 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 46,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,078 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,487 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,717 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BMR 961 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 92.9%.

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 BMR 961, 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 BMR 961?

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What year was BMR 961 registered?

BMR 961 is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BMR 961 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMR 961 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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