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LB62 BZY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,606 mi
Last recorded71,606 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 BZY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 71,606 miles

Front TYRES DOWN TO APPROX 3MM

KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

Fail 19 Nov 2025 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front TYRES DOWN TO APPROX 3MM

KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 20 Nov 2024 65,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,174 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 33,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 28,446 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 28,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 22,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 17,501 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge also cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 11,509 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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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LB62 BZY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LB62 BZY, 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 LB62 BZY registered?

LB62 BZY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is LB62 BZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 BZY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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