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YS12 KBE

2012 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,392 mi
Last recorded153,392 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 KBE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 153,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 137,483 miles

long handbrake travel

rear shocker boots ripped.

Fail 29 Apr 2025 137,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

long handbrake travel

rear shocker boots ripped.

Pass 22 Apr 2024 121,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 90,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 75,953 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 70,282 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,338 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 32,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,356 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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YS12 KBE is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Bronze 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 YS12 KBE, 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 YS12 KBE registered?

YS12 KBE is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is YS12 KBE safe to buy?

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