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YG62 EZM

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,811 mi
Last recorded125,811 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 EZM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 125,811 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 125,811 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 3 May 2024 116,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 116,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 116,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

near sub frame ans suspension components slightly rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2024 116,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

near sub frame ans suspension components slightly rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2023 116,197 miles

Front number plate damage

Front tyre both side wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 113,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 102,946 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,571 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and tyre valve stem perished tyre almost on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 84,317 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm and valve stem perished 235/60/R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald and tyre valve stem perished tyre almost on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on the legal limit 1.6mm both edges worn very low and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and both edges worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre size is 235/60/18 h vredestein winter xtream 4x4

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,043 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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YG62 EZM 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 YG62 EZM, 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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YG62 EZM is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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