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GY62 RYV

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,681 mi
Last recorded132,681 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 RYV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 132,681 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 126,108 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 119,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,116 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 107,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,390 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER ANTI SLIP PAD MISSING

Fail 6 Oct 2020 98,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS EDGES CORRODED/LIPPED

HAND BRAKE LEVER ANTI SLIP PAD MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 86,617 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED ( INNER)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 86,617 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED ( INNER)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,041 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,605 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,210 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,797 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 36,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GY62 RYV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GY62 RYV, 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 GY62 RYV registered?

GY62 RYV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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