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GY59 ZHW

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,235 mi
Last recorded123,235 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ZHW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 123,235 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 117,579 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 117,576 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 111,823 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,150 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,225 miles

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

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

nearside & offside wiper blade rubbers starting to split

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm, also cut but unable to see cords

Fail 30 Jan 2015 42,225 miles

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

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

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

nearside & offside wiper blade rubbers starting to split

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm, also cut but unable to see cords

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,336 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 29,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre valve stem perrished

offside rear tyre valve stem perrished

rear seats folded down, can't be un folded without removing mats and parcel shelf and other things in boot so unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts

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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GY59 ZHW is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GY59 ZHW, 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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GY59 ZHW is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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