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R1 SFT

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,209 mi
Last recorded72,209 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SFT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,209 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,784 miles

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

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

o/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,263 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing in the tread and also worn smooth to the inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 63,191 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 63,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2021 58,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,962 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,291 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,464 miles

advise both front and both rear tyre wear 235/60/18

Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,641 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,494 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in tread area

Spare tyre bald inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 19,506 miles

O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres cracked and perished

Fail 21 May 2014 19,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 22 May 2013 14,394 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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R1 SFT is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R1 SFT, 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 R1 SFT registered?

R1 SFT is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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