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DP12 BNJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,108 mi
Last recorded75,108 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 BNJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 75,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 69,498 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 65,713 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,821 miles

3rd row seats and seat belts not tested

Pass 5 May 2021 53,551 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 53,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers topped up now ok (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 49,964 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,533 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 37,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 31,211 miles

Offside Front Lower front bush bonding seperating slightly not resulting in excess movement

Fail 26 Apr 2017 31,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower front bush bonding seperating slightly not resulting in excess movement

Pass 5 May 2016 23,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,613 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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DP12 BNJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DP12 BNJ, 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 DP12 BNJ registered?

DP12 BNJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is DP12 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP12 BNJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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