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SAM 130

2019 Kia Sorento

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Sorento37,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 130
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 93,427 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 93,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2025 49,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 77,331 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 37,062 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Fail 31 Jul 2024 37,060 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,016 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 27,306 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 41,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 20,089 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,295 miles

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

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

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

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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SAM 130 is a 2019 Kia Sorento in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2019 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 37,004 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 SAM 130, 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 7 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SAM 130 registered?

SAM 130 is a 2019 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2019.

Is SAM 130 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 130 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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