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EFZ 1477

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,264 mi
Last recorded114,264 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 1477
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 114,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 112,890 miles

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

offside front seat base damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2022 112,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rose joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

offside front seat base damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,666 miles

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

Offside Front seat base damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2021 103,666 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play roes joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front seat base damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,927 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 94,927 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,530 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 82,530 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,269 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,243 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,786 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 23,327 miles

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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EFZ 1477 is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFZ 1477, 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 EFZ 1477 registered?

EFZ 1477 is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 November 2010.

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