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SY12 UVW

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,523 mi
Last recorded115,523 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 115,523 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust systems corroded including flexi pipe

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 115,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust systems corroded including flexi pipe

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 106,559 miles

Both Rear flexi hose corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust systems corroded including flexi pipe.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 97,458 miles

Engine under cover obscuring some components

Offside Front Disc cover corroded

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (part of the flexi pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,112 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Under body tray obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,075 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under engine cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 62,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,327 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,508 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 50,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,953 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,411 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,463 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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SY12 UVW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 SY12 UVW, 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 SY12 UVW registered?

SY12 UVW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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