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YB12 LNY

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,971 mi
Last recorded130,971 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 LNY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 130,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,105 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished And Cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished And Cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,387 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on insides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 53,387 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on insides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 41,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,727 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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YB12 LNY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB12 LNY, 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 YB12 LNY registered?

YB12 LNY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is YB12 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 LNY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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