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YD12 HPL

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,742 mi
Last recorded133,742 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 HPL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 133,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,745 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 114,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 103,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 103,247 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,983 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 72,977 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sidestep end cover (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 59,247 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2016 47,697 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 47,697 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,327 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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YD12 HPL is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YD12 HPL, 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 YD12 HPL registered?

YD12 HPL is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YD12 HPL safe to buy?

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