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SM10 TEO

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,969 mi
Last recorded59,969 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 TEO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,969 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 52,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,503 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 44,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre rear seat belt buckle not found (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 36,115 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 23,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,202 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front surface cut outer sidewall

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,191 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 21,191 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,161 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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SM10 TEO is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM10 TEO, 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 SM10 TEO registered?

SM10 TEO is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2010.

Is SM10 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 TEO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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