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BV12 XCJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,428 mi
Last recorded105,428 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XCJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 105,428 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 95,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 93,386 miles

Handbrake travel long

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 81,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 68,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,678 miles

heavy uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2017 56,678 miles

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

heavy uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,987 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,049 miles

N/S/F tyre feathered on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BV12 XCJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV12 XCJ, 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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BV12 XCJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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