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SM60 GSU

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 GSU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,355 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 95,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,825 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 84,646 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 79,637 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 79,637 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,736 miles

All rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Both front top mounts slightly noise on lock to lock check

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Both rear upper suspension arms corroded

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition on inside face

Rear subframe corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints and ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,130 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 57,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,854 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread in middle

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pads wearing thin

Plastic undertrays fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,442 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,499 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 15,638 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 15,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 13,803 miles

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

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

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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SM60 GSU is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SM60 GSU, 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 SM60 GSU registered?

SM60 GSU is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 November 2010.

Is SM60 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM60 GSU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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