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YP12 ONJ

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,946 mi
Last recorded94,946 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ONJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 94,946 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 94,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 90,105 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,631 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 85,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,053 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 72,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

w/a requires checking

Pass 17 May 2019 64,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 52,599 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four boarderline (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 40,598 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 40,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 29,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 15,712 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 ONJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP12 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

YP12 ONJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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