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AF09 RJU

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,491 mi
Last recorded90,491 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,491 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,603 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,777 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 60,777 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,289 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 58,287 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 58,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,988 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,895 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,859 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,354 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,486 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 33,772 miles

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

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 RJU is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJU, 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 AF09 RJU registered?

AF09 RJU is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is AF09 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 RJU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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