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AJ59 JXR

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,150 mi
Last recorded107,150 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JXR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 107,150 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component track rod boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 104,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 104,169 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,868 miles

Rear Rear axle and other components rusting.

Fail 15 Sep 2022 99,868 miles

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

Rear Rear axle and other components rusting.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,240 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,515 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 94,512 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,197 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,785 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,753 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,022 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,623 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,560 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,943 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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AJ59 JXR is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ59 JXR, 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 AJ59 JXR registered?

AJ59 JXR is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is AJ59 JXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 JXR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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