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BN62 XOS

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,832 mi
Last recorded138,832 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 XOS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 138,832 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,206 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 125,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 118,778 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 118,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 109,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, dash cam ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,559 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 95,526 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,348 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,398 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 69,402 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,912 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 59,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,516 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,835 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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BN62 XOS is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BN62 XOS, 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 BN62 XOS registered?

BN62 XOS is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BN62 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 XOS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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