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PN62 YMU

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,415 mi
Last recorded195,415 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 YMU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 195,415 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 195,390 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 192,201 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 192,201 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 186,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 180,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 171,238 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rears (5.3.2 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2020 171,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rears (5.3.2 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 158,073 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 144,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated but clearing screen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 74,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre deteriated within inner and outer tread

offside rear tyre deteriated within inner and outer tread

Fail 5 Sep 2015 74,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre deteriated within inner and outer tread

offside rear tyre deteriated within inner and outer tread

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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PN62 YMU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN62 YMU, 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 PN62 YMU registered?

PN62 YMU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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