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XX52 BEX

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,241 mi
Last recorded76,241 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX52 BEX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 76,241 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 72,853 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 68,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 64,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 61,614 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 61,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 28,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,741 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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XX52 BEX is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 XX52 BEX, 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

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What year was XX52 BEX registered?

XX52 BEX is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is XX52 BEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX52 BEX 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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