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YC12 MKV

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,741 mi
Last recorded127,741 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MKV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 127,741 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 127,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,694 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 113,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,472 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 99,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,996 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,542 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,361 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,389 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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YC12 MKV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YC12 MKV, 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 YC12 MKV registered?

YC12 MKV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is YC12 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 MKV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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