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YB12 UDP

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,271 mi
Last recorded122,271 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 122,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 115,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bald on inner edge (235/65r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats folded away

Fail 19 Jul 2024 115,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bald on inner edge (235/65r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats folded away

Pass 5 Jul 2023 107,205 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (235/65r17)

Rear seats folded away

Fail 30 Jun 2023 107,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (235/65r17)

Rear seats folded away

Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,906 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 76,041 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,657 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 67,657 miles

Nearside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel filler neck hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,014 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 57,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,276 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 49,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,091 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 45,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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 UDP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDP, 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 YB12 UDP registered?

YB12 UDP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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