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LY62 YJO

2012 Kia Sorento

Green Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,251 mi
Last recorded139,251 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 YJO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 139,251 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 139,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,144 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 118,226 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,934 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,386 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,920 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,308 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 89,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

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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LY62 YJO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Green with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY62 YJO, 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 LY62 YJO registered?

LY62 YJO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LY62 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY62 YJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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