2010 Kia Sorento · 6,390 MOT tests
2010 Kia Sorento reliability
2010 Kia Sorentos fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Sorento years (6,390 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- 41.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 107,512
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,390
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.8% of tests fail here (169% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Kia Sorento
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.8%
- Lights and electrics17.2%
- Brakes13.3%
- Tyres7.4%
- Body, chassis and structure5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Steering4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.31%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 6.07%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.22%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.18%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.47%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.94%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.49%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.03%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.34%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Kia Sorento reliable?
2010 Kia Sorentos fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Sorento years (6,390 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Kia Sorento MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.31% of tests), position lamp not working (6.07% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Kia Sorento have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Kia Sorento shows 107,512 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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