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MT61 YPC

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,098 mi
Last recorded133,098 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 YPC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 133,098 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 123,037 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Fail 24 Mar 2023 161,487 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 112,177 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 111,776 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 95,997 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,865 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 84,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Nearside front wishbone rear mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,757 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,964 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,664 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 45,664 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,737 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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MT61 YPC 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 66.7%.

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 MT61 YPC, 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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MT61 YPC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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