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J66 BJJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,095 mi
Last recorded121,095 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 BJJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 121,095 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 110,629 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 110,514 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 100,989 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 100,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2022 89,668 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 89,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 81,862 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 81,862 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 76,158 miles

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 5 Jul 2019 67,215 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 66,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit in mirror housing. Lens also damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,403 miles

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,587 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,943 miles

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

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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J66 BJJ 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 68.8%.

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 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 J66 BJJ, 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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J66 BJJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 July 2012.

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