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YR12 LPC

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,197 mi
Last recorded119,197 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 119,197 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 118,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 117,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 112,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 98,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 94,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 89,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,419 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,282 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,141 miles

n/s rear tyre tread cracking

o/s rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,690 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres slight cracking

Offside and nearside front tyres slight cracking

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 LPC is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LPC, 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

How do I check the history of YR12 LPC?

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What year was YR12 LPC registered?

YR12 LPC is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YR12 LPC safe to buy?

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