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AV61 YNY

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,992 mi
Last recorded142,992 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YNY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 142,992 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 131,563 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,675 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 120,664 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 105,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,938 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 90,250 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,835 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,526 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,397 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking all round

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking all round

small chip/crack in windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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AV61 YNY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV61 YNY, 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

How do I check the history of AV61 YNY?

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What year was AV61 YNY registered?

AV61 YNY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is AV61 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 YNY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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