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YC12 VGT

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,567 mi
Last recorded130,567 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VGT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 130,567 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 128,719 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 126,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 124,912 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 124,912 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 122,653 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 122,410 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN/CORRODED

Pass 22 Apr 2021 110,315 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT,ADVISE TO REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK IS WORN

Fail 22 Apr 2021 110,315 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT,ADVISE TO REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK IS WORN

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 97,740 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS BADLY PERISHED

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,344 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,578 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 47,204 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 30,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 20,315 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 VGT is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

YC12 VGT is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YC12 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 VGT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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