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YR12 EDJ

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,811 mi
Last recorded137,811 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 EDJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 137,811 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 137,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 132,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc's have discolored as got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 132,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc's have discolored as got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 126,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 126,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,414 miles

Acceleration not detected,no printout

Pass 24 Feb 2022 119,481 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 105,743 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 105,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 2-5mm wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,018 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,893 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,547 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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YR12 EDJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR12 EDJ, 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 YR12 EDJ registered?

YR12 EDJ is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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