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K29 YAP

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 YAP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2026 96,642 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Rear fog lamp and indicators (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 88,019 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 81,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,717 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 63,851 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 58,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,376 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 41,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,346 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,111 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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K29 YAP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K29 YAP, 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 K29 YAP registered?

K29 YAP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is K29 YAP safe to buy?

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