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NU62 BSY

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,657 mi
Last recorded105,657 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 BSY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,657 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 105,657 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 105,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 98,550 miles

both front bottom arm front bushes perished

n/s/f tyre slight worn inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2021 98,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front bottom arm front bushes perished

n/s/f tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,467 miles

parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2020 92,467 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,494 miles

front bottom suspension arm front bushes slightly perished

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2019 86,494 miles

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

FRONT brake pads worn close to legal limit

front bottom suspension arm front bushes slightly perished

front brake discs pitted on edge of disc

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,837 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,837 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,588 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 68,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,964 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,351 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 38,351 miles

Front registration plate insecure peice of wood in plate hole (6.3.1b)

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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NU62 BSY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NU62 BSY, 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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NU62 BSY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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