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SW10 BHZ

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,493 mi
Last recorded114,493 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 BHZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 108,958 miles

Offside Rear key ring removed from seat belt buckle and placed in centre console to allow seatbelt test

Rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,133 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 100,125 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 97,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,786 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,034 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,709 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 72,709 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 58,649 miles

battery terminal coroded

Fail 27 May 2014 58,649 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

battery terminal coroded

Pass 16 May 2013 45,028 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 45,028 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SW10 BHZ is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW10 BHZ, 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 SW10 BHZ registered?

SW10 BHZ is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2010.

Is SW10 BHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW10 BHZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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