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LY59 LXJ

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,289 mi
Last recorded121,289 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 LXJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 121,289 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear rear seats folded away not allowing full check on seat belts

engine cover and belly pan fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2023 101,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear seats folded away

engine cover and belly pan fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2022 95,857 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 95,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,043 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 91,043 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,235 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

all four brake discs slighty worn

Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,358 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,258 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 52,305 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 17 May 2016 43,785 miles

Rear row of seats folded adult belts not tested

Pass 22 May 2015 32,247 miles

rear back row seats folded adult belts not tested

Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,926 miles

rear back row seats folded adult belts not tested

Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,574 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 14,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 13,560 miles

hid headlamp washer inoperative on n/s/f

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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LY59 LXJ is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LY59 LXJ, 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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LY59 LXJ is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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