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YG62 HXJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 HXJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2025 86,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,101 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 78,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 75,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,007 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 64,833 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,081 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,731 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 HXJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG62 HXJ, 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 YG62 HXJ registered?

YG62 HXJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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