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ST59 VUG

2010 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,217 mi
Last recorded98,217 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 VUG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 98,217 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 98,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,376 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1n)

Front track control arm bushs getting worn

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 92,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 92,366 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle in a non road-worthy condition (road brake test required) (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear (rear) passenger seats folded away

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine covers fitted

plastic trim fitted to both sills

rear sub-frame & suspension components starting to corrode

under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2015 82,564 miles

oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,373 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,039 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,139 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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ST59 VUG is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST59 VUG, 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 ST59 VUG registered?

ST59 VUG is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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