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LR12 KYB

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,708 mi
Last recorded67,708 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 KYB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 67,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 63,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 59,829 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 42,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,275 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 25,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,935 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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LR12 KYB is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LR12 KYB, 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 LR12 KYB registered?

LR12 KYB is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LR12 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 KYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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