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VK10 VGO

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,153 mi
Last recorded157,153 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 VGO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 157,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 157,153 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 150,334 miles

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

rear subframe rusty strength not compromised

Fail 19 Sep 2024 150,291 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing reciever (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear subframe rusty strength not compromised

Pass 21 Aug 2023 144,477 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 144,453 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 140,513 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 135,261 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 135,250 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 125,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 125,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 104,550 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 92,303 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Apr 2017 92,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,875 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to tow bar electrics.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Apr 2015 67,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,879 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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VK10 VGO is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VK10 VGO, 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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VK10 VGO is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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