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YR12 GWG

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,787 mi
Last recorded105,787 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 GWG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 105,787 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 105,787 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 99,268 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 94,994 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 94,994 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 87,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 80,190 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 80,190 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,144 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,619 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,053 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,502 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,243 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,751 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 GWG is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR12 GWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 GWG registered?

YR12 GWG is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is YR12 GWG safe to buy?

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