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YN59 GMY

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,169 mi
Last recorded85,169 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN59 GMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,169 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 85,169 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 78,181 miles

oil residue engine

Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,053 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

engine overs and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 73,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

engine overs and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,789 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,358 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 65,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,551 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,377 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 43,377 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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YN59 GMY is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YN59 GMY, 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 YN59 GMY registered?

YN59 GMY is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 February 2010.

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