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AG09 SYS

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,691 mi
Last recorded108,691 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 SYS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 108,691 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 108,688 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,633 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

chassis heavily under sealed

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2025 106,631 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

chassis heavily under sealed

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2024 104,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

sill covers fitted

under body undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2023 102,536 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2023 102,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 May 2022 100,276 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 100,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 96,651 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 96,651 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,695 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 90,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,294 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,418 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,476 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,476 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,406 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,365 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,322 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,795 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,789 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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AG09 SYS is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AG09 SYS, 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 AG09 SYS registered?

AG09 SYS is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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