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YH12 SEO

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,022 mi
Last recorded100,022 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 SEO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,022 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 95,647 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 93,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,903 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 69,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,387 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,259 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cuts in the tread NOT deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Tyre cuts in the tread NOT deep enough to reach cords

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre treads cut NOT deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Tyre tread cut NOT deep enough to reach cords

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2016 23,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread cut (cords NOT exposed)

Offside Front Tyre tread cut (cords NOT exposed)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 23,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread cut (cords NOT exposed)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread cut (cords NOT exposed)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 18,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,403 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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YH12 SEO 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 YH12 SEO, 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 YH12 SEO registered?

YH12 SEO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YH12 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 SEO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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