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AJ09 FXX

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,881 mi
Last recorded113,881 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FXX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 113,881 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 113,874 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement brake cable on rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 109,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 105,628 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 105,592 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine all over gearbox under body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower under body corroded around earthier side of sills and other areas

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking across centre 3 quaters (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 102,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficincy low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,466 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 86,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 86,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,160 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,845 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 65,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre is out of shape.

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,704 miles

Centre Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Centre Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front Tyre is out of shape.

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,349 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,463 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,368 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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AJ09 FXX 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 73.7%.

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 AJ09 FXX, 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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AJ09 FXX is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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