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MT61 YPN

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,403 mi
Last recorded104,403 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 104,403 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 101,523 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 101,510 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 97,141 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 97,136 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 94,040 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 86,962 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,349 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,107 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,728 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,614 miles

rear diff bush worn

Pass 30 Dec 2016 41,406 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 31,882 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 23,480 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 23,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MT61 YPN 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 MT61 YPN, 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 YPN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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