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J500 TEC

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,603 mi
Last recorded200,603 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 TEC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 200,603 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 200,574 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 192,307 miles

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2024 184,084 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 184,011 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 172,529 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush on roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush on roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 172,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush on roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush on roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 167,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 159,292 miles

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

Slight play o/s inner steering track rod ball joint

Pass 8 Jan 2020 150,774 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 150,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 142,717 miles

Offside Rear Upper arm has sighns of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 134,686 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 134,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,721 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 125,721 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,845 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,197 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 81,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,588 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,603 miles

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

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

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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J500 TEC is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J500 TEC, 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 J500 TEC registered?

J500 TEC is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is J500 TEC safe to buy?

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