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N15 BSG

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,748 mi
Last recorded152,748 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 BSG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 152,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 141,862 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 135,565 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 128,869 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 128,869 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,126 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,049 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 98,049 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,957 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 89,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 inner 3rd of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 inner 3rd of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,393 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 57,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 65 15 104t (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete GB sticker covers part of the first letter on the number plate (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm 235 65 15 104t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 40,680 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 40,680 miles

Rear registration plate obscured GB sticker obscuring tbe background and some of the letter E on rear number plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,967 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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N15 BSG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N15 BSG, 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 N15 BSG registered?

N15 BSG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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