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HW59 PCF

2010 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,374 mi
Last recorded131,374 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 PCF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 131,374 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 131,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 120,098 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 120,098 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,252 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 23 Aug 2023 112,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,898 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 98,291 miles

Offside front tyre has 2.5-3.5mm tread.

Pass 22 Aug 2020 89,793 miles

Windscreen has a stone chip in offside.

Fail 19 Aug 2020 89,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

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

Windscreen has a stone chip in offside.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,531 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 72,530 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

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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HW59 PCF is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HW59 PCF, 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 HW59 PCF registered?

HW59 PCF is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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