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YR12 LPK

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,058 mi
Last recorded159,058 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 159,058 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 128,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 93,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 86,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,757 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,083 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 74,081 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,751 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,545 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 61,545 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,049 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,770 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 LPK 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 LPK, 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 LPK registered?

YR12 LPK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YR12 LPK safe to buy?

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