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MW12 YBV

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,233 mi
Last recorded73,233 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 YBV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 73,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 72,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,122 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 52,169 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 52,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,999 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 45,999 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 41,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 37,796 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,662 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 31,322 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,486 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,744 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,617 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,483 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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MW12 YBV 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 MW12 YBV, 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 MW12 YBV registered?

MW12 YBV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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