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50 AMS

2010 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,476 mi
Last recorded122,476 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sorento78,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 AMS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,476 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 122,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 114,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 114,697 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 106,945 miles

Diesel fuel filter Wet

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner shoulder wear ( Bald ) deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 106,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear to chords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diesel fuel filter Wet

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess inner shoulder wear ( Bald ) deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,722 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve split slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve split slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split slightly (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 89,635 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve split slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve split slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split slightly (5.2.3 (j))

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

engine oil level over filled

Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,823 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 74,429 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 67,040 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,149 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,450 miles

Rear pads low

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge advise to change

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge advise to change

Fail 7 Sep 2015 55,450 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge advise to change

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge advise to change

Rear pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,894 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,311 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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50 AMS is a 2010 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 50 AMS, 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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50 AMS is a 2010 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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