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YR62 XCO

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,398 mi
Last recorded120,398 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 120,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 120,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification split pin missing from ball joint bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification split pin missing from ball joint bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,836 miles

rear subframe slight cororded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 107,833 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear subframe slight cororded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 95,249 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Jun 2022 95,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

condition of front inner pads unknown (limited vision)

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2021 83,169 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 72,492 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 72,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 55,173 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 55,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 40,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,923 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,158 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 20 Sep 2016 23,158 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,075 miles

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

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 XCO is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCO, 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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YR62 XCO is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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