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FN12 BYY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,399 mi
Last recorded127,399 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 BYY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 127,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 106,791 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 106,786 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 90,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,851 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,191 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 81,191 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 75,882 miles

offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,168 miles

parking brake travel on limit

Pass 18 Feb 2019 63,945 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,823 miles

FRONT AND REAR INNER DISC PADS WORN BOARDER LINE PASS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,480 miles

FRONT AND REAR INNER DISC PADS WORN AT 30%

Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,089 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 26,860 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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FN12 BYY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN12 BYY, 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 FN12 BYY registered?

FN12 BYY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is FN12 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 BYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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