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SW10 LMK

2010 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,888 mi
Last recorded128,888 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 LMK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 128,888 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 128,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 120,980 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 120,571 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 120,567 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 120,487 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,000 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2022 106,963 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,585 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,909 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,326 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,404 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,124 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 34,124 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 25,780 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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SW10 LMK is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SW10 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

SW10 LMK is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 August 2010.

Is SW10 LMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW10 LMK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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