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LG62 BLJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,459 mi
Last recorded133,459 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 133,459 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 125,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 125,884 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 117,310 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 107,532 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,618 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,859 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,434 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,959 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,686 miles

Rear 3rd row seats not in use at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,822 miles

rear 3rd row seats not in use at time of test

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 BLJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BLJ, 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

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What year was LG62 BLJ registered?

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

Is LG62 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 BLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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