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AG09 ZNT

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,177 mi
Last recorded146,177 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 146,177 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 146,177 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 145,522 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 144,279 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 144,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 135,246 miles

Rear axle mounts corroded

all brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 135,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle mounts corroded

all brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,956 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2019 129,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,945 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,096 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 103,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,422 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 81,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,216 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,576 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 ZNT is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZNT, 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 ZNT registered?

AG09 ZNT is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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