KIA SORENTO BN12UAP has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA SORENTO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 134,447 miles 9 months ago on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 16:15.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Monday 21st September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

BN12UAP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 2026134,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 2025134,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has No Recorded Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Restricted Free Movement (1.1.15 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 202411TH SEPTEMBER 2025129,549 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 2024129,482 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202311TH SEPTEMBER 2024123,290 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
FAILED18TH AUGUST 2023123,290 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 202211TH SEPTEMBER 2023119,845 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 202111TH SEPTEMBER 2022113,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front And Suspension Components Corrosion
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202011TH SEPTEMBER 2021108,344 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Slightly Smearing
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201911TH SEPTEMBER 2020103,433 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 201811TH SEPTEMBER 201994,815 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201711TH SEPTEMBER 201829,399 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 201611TH SEPTEMBER 201776,371 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201511TH SEPTEMBER 201665,485 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 201565,485 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Insecurely Fixed To The Vehicles Structure (5.2.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED16TH APRIL 20154TH MAY 201664,240 MI
FAILED15TH APRIL 201564,240 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN12UAP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

BN12UAP MOT Comments

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BN12UAP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 134,447 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,342 miles

BN12UAP FAQs

This Kia Sorento with registration BN12UAP was manufactured on Friday 4th May 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 134,447 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 10,342 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Kia Sorento beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN12UAP has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Sorento has had 32 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 8 Major, 3 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Sorento is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does BN12UAP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 BN12UAP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN12UAP Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 BN12UAP does have Tax. Read more

When does BN12UAP Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN12UAP will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN12UAP MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN12UAP will expire in 4 months on Monday 21st September 2026. Read more

When did BN12UAP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN12UAP was on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 16:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN12UAP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for BN12UAP we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN12UAP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for BN12UAP we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN12UAP?

BN12UAP is registered as a 2012 Kia Sorento. Read more

How many miles has BN12UAP done?

The odometer reading for BN12UAP at the last MOT in September 2025 was 134,447 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,342 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN12UAP?

The vehicle BN12UAP was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 4th May 2012. Read more

What colour is BN12UAP?

The official colour of BN12UAP is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BN12UAP have?

BN12UAP has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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