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GY12 CKA

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,017 mi
Last recorded94,017 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 CKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 94,017 miles

trailer electrical socket corroded..

Fail 9 Feb 2026 94,017 miles

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

trailer electrical socket corroded..

Pass 15 Feb 2025 82,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 81,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 72,471 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 61,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 56,476 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,883 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,900 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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GY12 CKA 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 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 GY12 CKA, 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 GY12 CKA registered?

GY12 CKA is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is GY12 CKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 CKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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