MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including all rear suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake backplates corroded / missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Body component damaged and likely to cause injury SIDE STEPS ROTTED OFF SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH AND PIPES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH AND PIPES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
BACK PLATES ALL ROTTED OFF OSR STILL OKAY
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INC ALL REAR ARMS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
SIDE STEP BRAKETS ROTTON
Spare tyre defective ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL ARMS AND REAR AXLE INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
SIDE STEP BRAKETS ROTTON
Spare tyre defective ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL ARMS AND REAR AXLE INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general underside corrosion
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 tyres perished but can't see canvas
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ10 BAM is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 BJ10 BAM, 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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BJ10 BAM is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2010.
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