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BN12 DPV

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,062 mi
Last recorded54,062 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DPV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 54,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing prematurely on this corner of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread gaps - monitor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 53,092 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 53,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,230 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,300 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,560 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,005 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,931 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,214 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,697 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front has cut in tread close to cords

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,174 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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BN12 DPV 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 BN12 DPV, 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 BN12 DPV registered?

BN12 DPV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BN12 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DPV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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