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LG62 BNJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,214 mi
Last recorded69,214 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 69,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 67,941 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 65,535 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 64,623 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 61,455 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 61,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 58,398 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 57,291 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 54,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 44,172 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 36,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 28,526 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,714 miles

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 BNJ 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 BNJ, 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 BNJ?

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What year was LG62 BNJ registered?

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

Is LG62 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 BNJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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