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YR62 KVK

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,714 mi
Last recorded92,714 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 KVK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 92,714 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 16 May 2024 85,187 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2024 85,187 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2023 78,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 70,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 62,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 54,204 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,630 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have age related cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,888 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,377 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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YR62 KVK is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR62 KVK, 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 YR62 KVK registered?

YR62 KVK is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is YR62 KVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 KVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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