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NV12 BCU

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,414 mi
Last recorded110,414 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 BCU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 110,414 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 110,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 101,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 95,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,406 miles

a/c condenser starting to perish

all brake pads starting to wear low

child seat n/s/r so unable to fully check seat belt

front discs lipped

rear shocker dust boots starting to perish

Fail 22 Mar 2018 51,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

a/c condenser starting to perish

all brake pads starting to wear low

child seat n/s/r so unable to fully check seat belt

front discs lipped

large piece of metal stuck in the tread of o/s/r tyre

rear shocker dust boots starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,792 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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NV12 BCU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NV12 BCU, 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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NV12 BCU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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