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YY12 VNF

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,704 mi
Last recorded105,704 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 VNF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 105,704 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,648 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 98,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,365 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 90,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 82,183 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,992 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 74,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,892 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 62,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,378 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,404 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 38,404 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge.......

Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,930 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,513 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VNF 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 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 YY12 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

YY12 VNF is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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