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J3 TYM

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,875 mi
Last recorded129,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 129,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 129,875 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 121,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,216 miles

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

this vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2023 107,272 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 107,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 101,485 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

excessive coolant leak present

front brake application uneven and imbalanced - ONLY JUST MEETING REQUIREMENTS

front brake pads set wearing unevenly and low

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes worn / split and play detected

n/s/r control arm worn and bushes split

n/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes worn / split and play detected

o/s/r control arm worn and bushes split

o/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened

windscreen chipped / damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,564 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 97,564 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,788 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,843 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 79,387 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,368 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 73,368 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,508 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 45,830 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges and o/s/f side wall cut

front wipers torn but clearing screen

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge

rear rear seats down could not check seat belts

Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,830 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges and o/s/f side wall cut

front wipers torn but clearing screen

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge

rear rear seats down could not check seat belts

Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,803 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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J3 TYM is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J3 TYM, 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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J3 TYM is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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