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SC59 TZN

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,571 mi
Last recorded112,571 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 TZN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 112,571 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,034 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 109,033 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sill hole and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 103,612 miles

corrosion under car various

Nearside Direction indicator insecure side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))

o/s/f tire wearing very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P]

various tires wearing on edges very close to limit on edges [replace soon]

Fail 15 Feb 2023 103,612 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion under car various

o/s/f tire wearing very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P]

various tires wearing on edges very close to limit on edges [replace soon]

Pass 21 Feb 2022 97,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust heatshield rattling and insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 90,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,000 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted/scored

Fail 12 Feb 2020 87,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,453 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 74,364 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,784 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

n/s/f tyre wearing edges slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,533 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 62,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,131 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,775 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,837 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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SC59 TZN 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 68.4%.

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 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 SC59 TZN, 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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SC59 TZN is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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