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J55 COU

2010 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,674 mi
Last recorded73,674 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 COU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 73,674 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened NS and OS arms corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed along its length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded and holed at front of rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded and holed at front of rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed along its length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Subframe corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system and its joining flanges corroded

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of vehicle structure, where not corroded and holed, corroded, heavily in places - unable to access all areas with corrosion tool (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 69,941 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,052 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 62,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,595 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 50,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near bulkhead (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2018 38,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,561 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 34,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 30,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 19,078 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 19,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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J55 COU is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J55 COU, 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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J55 COU is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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