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TE03 TRO

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,491 mi
Last recorded87,491 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE03 TRO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,491 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 83,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,405 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 43,170 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,028 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 27,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,266 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 16,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 13,163 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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TE03 TRO 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 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TE03 TRO, 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 TE03 TRO registered?

TE03 TRO is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2010.

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