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YY12 TYH

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,696 mi
Last recorded137,696 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 TYH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 137,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 133,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 127,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 121,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 115,379 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 109,834 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 109,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,890 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,723 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,258 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,049 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 36,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YY12 TYH is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY12 TYH, 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 YY12 TYH registered?

YY12 TYH is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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