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BN12 UAP

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,447 mi
Last recorded134,447 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UAP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 134,447 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 134,145 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 129,549 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2024 129,482 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,290 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2023 123,290 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 119,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 113,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and suspension components corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,344 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,399 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 65,485 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 65,485 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,240 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 64,240 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 UAP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAP, 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 UAP registered?

BN12 UAP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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