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HV10 RWU

2010 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,740 mi
Last recorded108,740 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 RWU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 108,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside hand brake lower reading than offside

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 108,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside hand brake lower reading than offside

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,498 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,295 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 75,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,357 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 63,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,936 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 52,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,666 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,678 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,445 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Front wipers beginning to smear

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 23,395 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inside shoulders

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)

Travel on handbrake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Impact damage offside front, causing bumper to stick out

Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,479 miles

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

washer bottle leaking

washers working at time of test

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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HV10 RWU is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HV10 RWU, 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 HV10 RWU registered?

HV10 RWU is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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