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A8 JUW

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,611 mi
Last recorded47,611 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JUW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 47,611 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 46,875 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 45,993 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 41,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 38,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 38,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,264 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 33,603 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,685 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,429 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perishing 245/70 r16 107h hankook dynapro hp

slight cracks to both front tyre walls

Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,143 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 28,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,764 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,839 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,152 miles

n/s r axle wet

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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A8 JUW is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A8 JUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 JUW registered?

A8 JUW is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is A8 JUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 JUW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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