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DY12 YXP

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YXP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 82,578 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 76,451 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 76,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 71,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within its treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat frame has play

Fail 19 May 2021 71,357 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hitting floor (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking tank filler neck hose leaking behind its protective sleeve (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within its treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing bush just about meets standards immediate replacement advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat frame has play

Pass 27 May 2020 69,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat has movement/play within its frame

Fail 27 May 2020 69,836 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat has movement/play within its frame

Pass 31 May 2019 64,101 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,022 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 51,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 38,172 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Rear TYRES CRACKS CENTRE TREAD

Pass 4 May 2016 32,548 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 24,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY12 YXP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY12 YXP, 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 DY12 YXP registered?

DY12 YXP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DY12 YXP safe to buy?

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