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Y44 JWR

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,524 mi
Last recorded84,524 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 JWR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,765 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 78,107 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,116 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,071 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,118 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,635 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,572 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,694 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,422 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,792 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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Y44 JWR 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 92.9%.

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 Y44 JWR, 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

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What year was Y44 JWR registered?

Y44 JWR is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is Y44 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y44 JWR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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