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FG10 HWA

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 HWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 128,183 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 128,181 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 116,759 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 112,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,325 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,467 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 75,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,297 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,990 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,620 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 58,620 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 50,344 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,344 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,280 miles

advise front brake pads are getting low

advise nearside front and nearside rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,271 miles

All tyres worn on edges

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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FG10 HWA is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG10 HWA, 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 FG10 HWA registered?

FG10 HWA is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 April 2010.

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