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DS12 JYU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,387 mi
Last recorded114,387 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 JYU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,387 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,154 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 106,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 95,458 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 95,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,463 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,460 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,417 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,417 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 67,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged near antiroll bar (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on rear flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2020 67,402 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 53,035 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 53,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 42,876 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arm front bushes becoming detached but very little movement

Pass 1 May 2018 39,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 32,979 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 26,239 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,778 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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DS12 JYU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS12 JYU, 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.

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What year was DS12 JYU registered?

DS12 JYU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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