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AK09 ZFS

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,546 mi
Last recorded170,546 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 ZFS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 170,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 155,665 miles

damage to front bodywork

Fail 7 Jun 2024 155,662 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

damage to front bodywork

Pass 5 Oct 2023 150,688 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 143,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 135,090 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jul 2020 128,866 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Jul 2020 128,866 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 118,775 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 8 May 2018 101,912 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,268 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,150 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,170 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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AK09 ZFS is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

AK09 ZFS is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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