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YE62 HGY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,758 mi
Last recorded92,758 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 HGY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 92,758 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 92,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 76,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,591 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,977 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,246 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 33,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,750 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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YE62 HGY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE62 HGY, 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 YE62 HGY registered?

YE62 HGY is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YE62 HGY safe to buy?

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