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YP12 FHE

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,485 mi
Last recorded79,485 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 FHE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 79,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,021 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and central ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 60,184 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 55,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,637 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed AT VERY REAR (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed AT VERY REAR (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,946 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened very rear seat belts (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 35,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened very rear seat belts (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,540 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,071 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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YP12 FHE is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YP12 FHE, 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 YP12 FHE registered?

YP12 FHE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is YP12 FHE safe to buy?

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