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SB12 RYR

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,163 mi
Last recorded42,163 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 RYR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 42,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 41,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 39,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2024 39,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related corrosion

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 38,966 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,658 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,293 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 35,293 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,628 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 31,211 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 27,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,393 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,330 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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SB12 RYR is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB12 RYR, 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 SB12 RYR registered?

SB12 RYR is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SB12 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 RYR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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