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YM12 HFX

2012 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,873 mi
Last recorded94,873 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 HFX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 94,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2025 90,388 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

intermittent fault on air bag light

parking brake on minimum efficiency

Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

parking brake on minimum efficiency

Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,590 miles

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

keep watch on rear brake pipes

rear springs quite rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2023 82,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed this is caused by bottom arm being worn out (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play needs done soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear discs and pads need replaced soon shoe kit is in need of replacement now

keep watch on rear brake pipes

rear springs quite rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,964 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,764 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,007 miles

NSF OSF lower arm front bushes pulling away

NSF OSF wingmirror cases damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside door mirror/side repeater damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 52,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside door mirror/side repeater damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,172 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 43,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 43,154 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2016 43,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 31,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rearmost seat belts not checked. (7 seater)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YM12 HFX is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YM12 HFX, 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 YM12 HFX registered?

YM12 HFX is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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