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YD62 NSU

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,667 mi
Last recorded143,667 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 NSU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 143,667 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 120,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,343 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 101,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 101,322 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 92,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,652 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,555 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,449 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,452 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 54,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,751 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,182 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished And Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Perished And Cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2016 35,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished And Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Perished And Cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2015 23,601 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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YD62 NSU 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 80%.

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 YD62 NSU, 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 YD62 NSU registered?

YD62 NSU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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