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YH62 TEJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,345 mi
Last recorded164,345 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 TEJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 164,345 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 152,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 142,073 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 131,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 117,737 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 104,704 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 90,727 miles

Front brakes are worn and have slight imbalance across axle

N/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 90,727 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brakes are worn and have slight imbalance across axle

N/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,964 miles

Front brakes worn

Spare tyre is badly deteriorated but not exposing cord at this time

Fail 31 Aug 2018 85,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front brakes worn

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

Spare tyre defective ()

N/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated but not exposing cord at this time

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,751 miles

N/s/r tyre is deteriorated but not exposing cord at this time

O/s 3rd seat folded down

Spare tyre is flat

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,512 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 8 Sep 2016 69,512 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,190 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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YH62 TEJ 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 78.6%.

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 YH62 TEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH62 TEJ registered?

YH62 TEJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is YH62 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 TEJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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