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LG62 BKA

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,681 mi
Last recorded136,681 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 BKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 136,681 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 rear both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 136,681 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp not working x 2 front both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 rear both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 124,998 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 11 Sep 2024 119,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 106,860 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,529 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing(s) noisy on road test

tyre pressures low

Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,978 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 73,570 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,718 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,485 miles

2x rear brakepipes corroded

ac condenser starting to perish

front numberplate damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper slight smear

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 26,565 miles

front discs lipped slightly

rear tyre treads have minor cracks and n/s/r tyre worn close to legal minimum tread of 1.6mm

slight condensation in o/s/r foglamp

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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LG62 BKA 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 92.3%.

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 LG62 BKA, 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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LG62 BKA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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