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J55 RFY

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,780 mi
Last recorded109,780 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 RFY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 109,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 104,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 104,584 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in ball joint

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,379 miles

Offside Front Lower spot /driving light inoperative

Fail 28 Jan 2022 80,379 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower spot /driving light inoperative

Pass 30 Jan 2021 70,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,053 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,599 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,619 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 25,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,575 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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J55 RFY is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFY, 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 RFY is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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