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YB12 LSN

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,515 mi
Last recorded157,515 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 LSN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 157,515 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 157,506 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,757 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 126,290 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 118,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

oil added to carry out mot

Fail 15 Dec 2021 109,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

oil added to carry out mot

Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,206 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 101,206 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant close to minimum mark

Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,637 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 76,818 miles

cant check rear seat belt in back

Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,645 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 63,645 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,945 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,698 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,159 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 LSN is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LSN, 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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YB12 LSN is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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