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AK09 VYC

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,574 mi
Last recorded125,574 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VYC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 125,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats used at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2024 125,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats used at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2023 118,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,905 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,949 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,829 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,935 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,004 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 22,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AK09 VYC is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK09 VYC, 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 AK09 VYC registered?

AK09 VYC is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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