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YR62 KVU

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,438 mi
Last recorded69,438 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 KVU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 69,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 70,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 60,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 55,381 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 50,003 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2021 45,252 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 May 2020 39,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,630 miles

NSF lower arm front bush starting to pull away

Fail 16 Apr 2019 31,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

NSF lower arm front bush starting to pull away

Pass 3 May 2018 30,744 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 29,454 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 26,145 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished

both front mirrors loose

Pass 14 May 2015 24,146 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 KVU 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 92.3%.

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 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

YR62 KVU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YR62 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 KVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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