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YX12 SGV

2012 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,210 mi
Last recorded113,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 SGV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,210 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 113,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pads breaking up due to excessive heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,960 miles

Nearside rear tyre at 2.5 mm & both wearing on inside. Slight deterioration front suspension arm front bushes. Slight corrosion rear coil springs.

Fail 11 Jan 2021 97,960 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre at 2.5 mm & both wearing on inside. Slight deterioration front suspension arm front bushes. Slight corrosion rear coil springs.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 87,401 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,540 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,234 miles

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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,522 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,801 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,398 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 27 Feb 2015 34,251 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

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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YX12 SGV is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX12 SGV, 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 YX12 SGV registered?

YX12 SGV is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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