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C3 DMX

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,825 mi
Last recorded77,825 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DMX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 77,825 miles

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

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

VEHICLE UNDRERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 6 Aug 2025 77,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake not working both n/s & o/s.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front & rear including suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 75,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes & o/s/f brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 75,884 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes & o/s/f brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes & o/s/f pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake requires adjustment

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes & o/s/f brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,615 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficency only just met

Fail 19 Jul 2021 70,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficency only just met

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,419 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms forward facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,840 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,517 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,622 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,975 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C3 DMX is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C3 DMX, 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 C3 DMX registered?

C3 DMX is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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