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YP62 UKF

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,132 mi
Last recorded171,132 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 UKF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 171,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 171,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 164,893 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 164,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 156,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 156,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 149,648 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 149,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 140,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,059 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 125,758 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 115,687 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,743 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 107,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 86,174 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 86,172 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear close to limit

Offside Front worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear close to limit

Pass 17 Dec 2015 64,360 miles

child seats fitted

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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YP62 UKF is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP62 UKF, 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 YP62 UKF registered?

YP62 UKF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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