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R3 TUG

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,273 mi
Last recorded79,273 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 TUG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 79,268 miles

Fuel hose damaged Fuel hose underneath engine cover is severely perished with deep cracks (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 75,314 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 75,314 miles

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

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing!!!235/60r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,470 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Jul 2023 68,092 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,200 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated spear wheel flat (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 56,552 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated spear wheel flat (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,776 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

park brake requires adjustment.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 47,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,122 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,933 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,184 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,277 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 TUG is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R3 TUG, 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 TUG is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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