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AF09 TMY

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,376 mi
Last recorded111,376 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 111,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both near and off side upper support arms, and pannard rod mounting on axle very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 111,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both near and off side upper support arms, and pannard rod mounting on axle very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 101,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 93,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 83,674 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 76,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,747 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,383 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,430 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,719 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,876 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 TMY is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black 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 AF09 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

AF09 TMY is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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