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YY12 TYP

2012 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,651 mi
Last recorded115,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 115,651 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 115,616 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 110,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 110,094 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 105,872 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2023 102,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 97,812 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 97,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 95,055 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 95,017 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 89,908 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,561 miles

rusting to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,325 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,747 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 76,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TYP is a 2012 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY12 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

YY12 TYP is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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