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GJ62 BZS

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,863 mi
Last recorded144,863 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 BZS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 144,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 133,899 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 119,425 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn on ball joint seat. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 106,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 106,659 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 96,303 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 83,753 miles

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

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

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

parking brake near reserve travel

rear brake pads low

spare tyre bald

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,526 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 81,526 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAYS / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,007 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 78,003 miles

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

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,380 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 68,380 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,683 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,942 miles

ENG COVERS / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,093 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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GJ62 BZS is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ62 BZS, 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 GJ62 BZS registered?

GJ62 BZS is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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