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PJ12 YYH

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,370 mi
Last recorded129,370 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 YYH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 129,370 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 129,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 114,491 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 105,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2024 105,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper defective

Pass 5 Jul 2023 96,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2023 96,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked advise change glass asap

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust: shield Mounting defective Insecure

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake has long travel

Fail 29 Jun 2022 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust: shield Mounting defective Insecure

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake has long travel

Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,567 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 76,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,241 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 67,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,838 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 45,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,406 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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PJ12 YYH is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ12 YYH, 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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PJ12 YYH is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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