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W8 AUT

2010 Kia Sorento

Bronze Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,129 mi
Last recorded92,129 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 AUT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 92,129 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 91,174 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,241 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 87,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 80,386 miles

Offside Front tyre worn half way to legal limit 3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,254 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,992 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 63,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,147 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine sump area ()

both front brake pipes greased, unable to check

n/s/r brake pipe greased, unable to check

unable to check rear seat belt buckles as rear seats folded down

Fail 22 Aug 2017 48,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine sump area ()

both front brake pipes greased, unable to check

n/s/r brake pipe greased, unable to check

unable to check rear seat belt buckles as rear seats folded down

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,250 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 35,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,628 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,005 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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W8 AUT is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Bronze with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W8 AUT, 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 W8 AUT registered?

W8 AUT is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is W8 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 AUT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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