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T25 RAG

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,717 mi
Last recorded137,717 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 RAG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 137,717 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test far rear in boot ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill and inner arch covers fitted not allowing full visual

Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test far rear in boot area ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 129,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test far rear in boot area ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 118,186 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Oct 2023 117,427 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test two rears ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,608 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,602 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 103,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

propshaft donut worn

Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,158 miles

Offside Rear Diff mounting bush deteriorated

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 95,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Diff mounting bush deteriorated

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,292 miles

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

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 15 Apr 2019 79,292 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,144 miles

N/S/R tyre distorted inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,490 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,194 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 51,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,192 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 41,855 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 29,805 miles

Hand Brake travel.

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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T25 RAG is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black 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 T25 RAG, 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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T25 RAG is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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