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A15 RRC

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,641 mi
Last recorded93,641 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RRC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,641 miles

Front Propshaft missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 3 Nov 2025 93,461 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Propshaft missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 91,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front propshaft removed

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,566 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre pressure low

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible oil leak, gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tranfer prop missing

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficency lags when operated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, slight ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,346 miles

Front Front prop shaft has been removed

Nearside headlamp intensity reduced, borderline pass

Fail 27 Oct 2022 86,346 miles

Front Front prop shaft has been removed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp intensity reduced, borderline pass

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,844 miles

Front propshaft removed

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,669 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,749 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,685 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 43,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,252 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,892 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 32,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,822 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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A15 RRC is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 72,517 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 A15 RRC, 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 17 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A15 RRC registered?

A15 RRC is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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