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ET59 BSO

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 BSO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 106,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,569 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 87,972 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 74,582 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,996 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 53,282 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,640 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,199 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Fail 21 Feb 2017 31,199 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,663 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,280 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,595 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 8,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 8,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 7,471 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 7,471 miles

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

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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ET59 BSO 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 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 ET59 BSO, 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 ET59 BSO registered?

ET59 BSO is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is ET59 BSO safe to buy?

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