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FJ10 AJY

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,952 mi
Last recorded88,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 AJY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 88,952 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 80,796 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 80,794 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 80,785 miles

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

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,968 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,761 miles

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

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 72,759 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,553 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2020 60,502 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,954 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 52,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread area

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,576 miles

some localised corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,671 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 38,671 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,727 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 26,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,538 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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FJ10 AJY is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FJ10 AJY, 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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FJ10 AJY is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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