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AY12 YSU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,995 mi
Last recorded128,995 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YSU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2026 128,995 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn down to 1.6 - 2 mm the absolute minimum.Time to replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 118,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2024 108,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 97,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 90,080 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear rear seatbelts not tested due to fitted dog cage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,818 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 76,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damage to outer wall

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rust to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2018 70,054 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,159 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,568 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 10 Feb 2016 47,140 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,071 miles

dog gaurd and mat not allowing full inspection of rear rear seat belts

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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AY12 YSU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY12 YSU, 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 AY12 YSU registered?

AY12 YSU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AY12 YSU safe to buy?

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