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YR62 SNY

2012 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,264 mi
Last recorded115,264 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 115,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 108,284 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,324 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 99,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,244 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,630 miles

Chip in windscreen in zone c less than 40mm

NSF OSF lower arm front bushes pulling away slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,302 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 54,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,034 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,459 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 SNY is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

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

Is YR62 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 SNY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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