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YF12 XJW

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,114 mi
Last recorded101,114 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XJW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,114 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever does not have much reserve travel left

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To feral's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To feral's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S rear & N/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 101,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever does not have much reserve travel left

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To feral's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To feral's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S rear & N/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,405 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 88,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

travel in handbrake

Fail 20 Jul 2021 79,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,121 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 6 Feb 2018 48,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 48,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,820 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,358 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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YF12 XJW is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White 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 YF12 XJW, 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 YF12 XJW registered?

YF12 XJW is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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