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GY62 BWJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,121 mi
Last recorded93,121 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 BWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on Outer edges and bald on Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Bumper corner damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,784 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 86,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,060 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 78,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 49,136 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 33,554 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 17,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 17,031 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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GY62 BWJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY62 BWJ, 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 GY62 BWJ registered?

GY62 BWJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GY62 BWJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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