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SY60 NZJ

2010 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,226 mi
Last recorded97,226 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 NZJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 97,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner lamp damaged

both side steps loose and nearside bracket sticking out

Fail 12 Feb 2026 97,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner lamp damaged

both side steps loose and nearside bracket sticking out

Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,062 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 89,062 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 79,648 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 79,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 65,464 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 65,464 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 61,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 59,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,890 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,397 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 46,397 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 46,393 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,973 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,509 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,718 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,069 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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SY60 NZJ is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY60 NZJ, 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 SY60 NZJ registered?

SY60 NZJ is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 September 2010.

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