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YC62 BVM

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 BVM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a temporary repair

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front wipers worn

Fail 10 Jun 2025 108,321 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre has a temporary repair

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front wipers worn

Pass 7 Jun 2024 103,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 97,223 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 91,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,014 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 87,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,266 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 82,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 68,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,148 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 62,148 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,801 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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YC62 BVM is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC62 BVM, 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 YC62 BVM registered?

YC62 BVM is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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