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YD12 ZWZ

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,188 mi
Last recorded119,188 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 119,188 miles

both side repeaters damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2024 110,038 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight damage on nearside side repeater lense in mirror

Fail 5 Sep 2024 110,038 miles

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight damage on nearside side repeater lense in mirror

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,113 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 101,113 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,175 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 78,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seats folded so unable to fully inspect seat belts.

Pass 30 May 2018 56,342 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres with cracks round tread

rear seats folded so unable to fully inspect seat belts

Fail 30 May 2018 56,342 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres with cracks round tread

rear seats folded so unable to fully inspect seat belts

Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,115 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,256 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,016 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 ZWZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWZ, 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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YD12 ZWZ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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