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AD61 YAG

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,401 mi
Last recorded126,401 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 YAG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 126,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres worn around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 116,925 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 116,925 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,834 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 104,834 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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AD61 YAG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD61 YAG, 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 AD61 YAG registered?

AD61 YAG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AD61 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 YAG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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