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RV10 FDF

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,961 mi
Last recorded142,961 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 FDF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 142,961 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 137,059 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 130,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 124,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 118,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 112,976 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 109,127 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,877 miles

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

nearside windscreen washer not working

Fail 5 Jun 2019 98,877 miles

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

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

nearside windscreen washer not working

Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,011 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 86,743 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 80,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder (235/65R17)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder (235/65R17)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 80,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder (235/65R17)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder (235/65R17)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 72,964 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 72,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre tread worn low and inner edge worn slightly

offside front tyre inner edge worn slightly

parking brake has some travel

Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,394 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV10 FDF is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV10 FDF, 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 RV10 FDF registered?

RV10 FDF is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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