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BG59 VGK

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,312 mi
Last recorded115,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VGK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 115,312 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 115,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 111,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 111,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 / 60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 104,776 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 May 2019 104,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,240 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,799 miles

offside front & nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 235 / 60 R18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front & nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,288 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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BG59 VGK is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG59 VGK, 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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BG59 VGK is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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