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SW69 GWY

2020 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,889 mi
Last recorded74,889 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sorento36,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW69 GWY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 74,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 56,263 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 56,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55x19 w105 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,983 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 43,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 37,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 26,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SW69 GWY is a 2020 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2020 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 36,624 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 SW69 GWY, 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 6 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW69 GWY registered?

SW69 GWY is a 2020 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2020.

Is SW69 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW69 GWY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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