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RNJ 500

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,084 mi
Last recorded116,084 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNJ 500
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 116,084 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 113,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 111,689 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front Outer CV boot starting to leak grease

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 111,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front Outer CV boot starting to leak grease

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,899 miles

n/s front shock absorber slightly damp

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded cleaned and greased

rear brake discs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2023 106,899 miles

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

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

n/s front shock absorber slightly damp

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded cleaned and greased

o/s regestration plate not working

rear brake discs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,125 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking between treads, Worn edges slightly

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,873 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded, Cleaned

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

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

Signs of engine oil leak

Stone chip zone B area, Front windscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2021 98,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipes corroded, Cleaned

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

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

Signs of engine oil leak

Stone chip zone B area, Front windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2020 95,778 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,814 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,281 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 83,281 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 73,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,321 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,941 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,092 miles

number plate led light one LED not working from four LEDS

Fail 17 Jan 2013 29,092 miles

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

number plate led light one LED not working from four LEDS

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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RNJ 500 is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 RNJ 500, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNJ 500 registered?

RNJ 500 is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is RNJ 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNJ 500 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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