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B4 YSY

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,704 mi
Last recorded129,704 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 YSY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 129,704 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2024 122,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 106,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 92,308 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 92,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,348 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,196 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 84,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,233 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,480 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 60,125 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 60,124 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,825 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 56,825 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,956 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

item removed from screen prior to test

Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 26,760 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Small stone chips in windscreen

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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B4 YSY is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,264 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 B4 YSY, 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 16 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B4 YSY registered?

B4 YSY is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 November 2010.

Is B4 YSY safe to buy?

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