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SY12 UEN

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,334 mi
Last recorded69,334 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 UEN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 64,593 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 59,278 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,576 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,044 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH ON ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH ON ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,113 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,801 miles

no access to checking 3rd row of seats - folded

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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SY12 UEN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY12 UEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY12 UEN?

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What year was SY12 UEN registered?

SY12 UEN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SY12 UEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 UEN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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