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AG09 TTE

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,549 mi
Last recorded137,549 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 TTE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 137,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 133,210 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 133,204 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 125,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner steering rack joint slight play

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak above filter seeping downward (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 117,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 117,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,190 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 101,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 98,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Washer slightly insufficient

Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,485 miles

N/S INNER TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 8 Jul 2019 91,485 miles

N/S INNER TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,619 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,913 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 76,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,429 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,347 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 TTE is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TTE, 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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AG09 TTE is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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