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WN62 BUE

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,892 mi
Last recorded120,892 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 BUE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 120,892 miles

noise/knock on offside front suspension

towing electrical socket damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2025 120,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

noise/knock on offside front suspension

Pass 2 Dec 2024 113,470 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,430 miles

o/s & n/s front lower wishbone front bushes perished & starting to split

rear tyres low on outer edges

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 17 Nov 2023 100,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s & n/s front lower wishbone front bushes perished & starting to split

rear tyres low on outer edges

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 2 Dec 2022 89,117 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,443 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension noisy

Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,553 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,025 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 65,025 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel just acceptable

Pass 5 Dec 2018 62,148 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 62,148 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 50,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,097 miles

removed item from drivers view

Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,582 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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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WN62 BUE is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WN62 BUE, 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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WN62 BUE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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