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ML12 VYO

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,514 mi
Last recorded121,514 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 VYO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 121,514 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 101,533 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 101,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,146 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 89,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,287 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,717 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 70,717 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 56,541 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 56,541 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 56,526 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,727 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 48,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,731 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,353 miles

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 34,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear row seats folded and covered

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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ML12 VYO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ML12 VYO, 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 ML12 VYO registered?

ML12 VYO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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