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PK62 YCM

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 YCM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 82,381 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, Car looks to of being parked for sometime (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Fail 19 Dec 2023 80,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, Car looks to of being parked for sometime (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,288 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 73,140 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 73,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,813 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,871 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,497 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 49,496 miles

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

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

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

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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PK62 YCM is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PK62 YCM, 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 PK62 YCM registered?

PK62 YCM is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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