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AF09 OCM

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,757 mi
Last recorded115,757 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 OCM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 115,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 X PIPES SIDE OF FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 103,662 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,406 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 15 Nov 2023 93,400 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,710 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 85,692 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency low at 17%

Pass 23 Dec 2021 81,362 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 81,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,617 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 79,553 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,066 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 77,030 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,901 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 73,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 68,413 miles

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 68,407 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,426 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 67,419 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,580 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 44,045 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,045 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 38,333 miles

front screen chipped

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cord

Fail 20 Feb 2014 38,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front screen chipped

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cord

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,684 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,590 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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AF09 OCM is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AF09 OCM, 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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AF09 OCM is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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