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EY12 UXM

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,515 mi
Last recorded95,515 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 UXM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,515 miles

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,299 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2024 88,299 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,764 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 56,764 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened in boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened in boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,031 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,390 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,927 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 43,558 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 36,855 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,963 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,969 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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EY12 UXM is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EY12 UXM, 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 EY12 UXM registered?

EY12 UXM is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is EY12 UXM safe to buy?

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