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FY62 YWZ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,378 mi
Last recorded144,378 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 YWZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 144,378 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 136,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,403 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 108,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,156 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,667 miles

Nearside Rear cuts in rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips all over (8.3.1a)

oil level on min

Fail 27 Sep 2016 59,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (1.8)

Nearside Rear cuts in rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips all over (8.3.1a)

oil level on min

Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 44,129 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FY62 YWZ 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 75%.

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 FY62 YWZ, 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 FY62 YWZ registered?

FY62 YWZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is FY62 YWZ safe to buy?

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