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PX12 YKY

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,019 mi
Last recorded129,019 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 YKY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 129,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 124,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake nearing stop

Pass 22 Aug 2023 119,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion on spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion on spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 109,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 109,139 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,210 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,475 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,449 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre inner tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front and nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner tread area

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,182 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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PX12 YKY 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 84.6%.

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 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 PX12 YKY, 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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PX12 YKY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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