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AL06 RJS

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,498 mi
Last recorded89,498 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL06 RJS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,498 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 80,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 74,853 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,634 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 63,108 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 63,108 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 60,845 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 60,845 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,827 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 55,099 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,037 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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AL06 RJS 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 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 AL06 RJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL06 RJS registered?

AL06 RJS is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AL06 RJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL06 RJS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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