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WM59 TZL

2010 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

246,190 mi
Last recorded246,190 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM59 TZL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 246,190 miles

front number plate poor

minor oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2024 246,184 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front number plate poor

minor oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2023 233,027 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp leveller damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2023 233,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp leveller damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2022 218,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension very corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 189,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 174,988 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine damp, slight oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2020 174,976 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine damp, slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2019 164,901 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 154,695 miles

rear pads low

rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 137,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,655 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,491 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,069 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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WM59 TZL is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM59 TZL, 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 WM59 TZL registered?

WM59 TZL is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is WM59 TZL safe to buy?

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