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R3 EJH

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,456 mi
Last recorded150,456 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 EJH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 150,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 142,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 132,143 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 131,780 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side step corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 128,934 miles

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

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

duy under side

Fail 3 Mar 2022 128,931 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

duy under side

Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,240 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 122,393 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 122,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 111,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 111,751 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 90,419 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 90,418 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 71,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,803 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 45,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,902 miles

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

nsf tyre worn outer edge

osf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,109 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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R3 EJH is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R3 EJH, 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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R3 EJH is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2010.

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