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A2 RHK

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,363 mi
Last recorded117,363 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RHK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 117,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank damp.

Movement in front propshaft sliding joint.

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

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded including suspension components.

Pass 6 May 2025 111,128 miles

Movement in front driveshaft sliding joint.

Fail 6 May 2025 111,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Movement in front driveshaft sliding joint.

Pass 24 May 2024 105,448 miles

Movement in front driveshaft sliding joint.

Pass 22 May 2023 98,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 91,988 miles

hand brake cable equaliser part seized

Fail 5 May 2022 91,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake cable equaliser part seized

Pass 18 May 2021 85,371 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 85,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,086 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,505 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,856 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 52,330 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,294 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,888 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,653 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,119 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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A2 RHK is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A2 RHK, 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 A2 RHK registered?

A2 RHK is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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