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EFZ 2509

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,094 mi
Last recorded156,094 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 2509
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 156,094 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 142,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 139,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 136,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,154 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 126,298 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 126,298 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 119,757 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 103,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,360 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,137 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 63,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,846 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 2509 is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFZ 2509, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFZ 2509 registered?

EFZ 2509 is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2010.

Is EFZ 2509 safe to buy?

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