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LG62 BKY

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,318 mi
Last recorded102,318 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 BKY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 102,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,790 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,753 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 88,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 75,028 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 65,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 65,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 56,639 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 48,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 40,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 30,760 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,248 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,417 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BKY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG62 BKY?

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What year was LG62 BKY registered?

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

Is LG62 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 BKY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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