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SV10 XBB

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,309 mi
Last recorded169,309 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 XBB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 169,309 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 155,132 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 155,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 144,465 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 144,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 131,391 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,389 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 119,388 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 109,464 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,170 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 95,867 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,346 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 84,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 from hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,936 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 70,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 57,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 46,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,875 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 34,874 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 22,981 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 22,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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SV10 XBB is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV10 XBB, 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 SV10 XBB registered?

SV10 XBB is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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