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AO09 DVY

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,330 mi
Last recorded157,330 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DVY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 157,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 147,850 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play FRONT PROPSHAFT REAR UJ WORN (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 147,850 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play FRONT PROPSHAFT REAR UJ WORN (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 141,580 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 131,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 124,979 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2021 124,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2020 119,556 miles

Crack in front number plate

Pass 6 Mar 2019 114,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 109,410 miles

Front prop shaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 70 R16 111T Continental Cross contact (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,314 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,314 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,253 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side and off side wiper blades split

Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,333 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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AO09 DVY is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO09 DVY, 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 AO09 DVY registered?

AO09 DVY is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is AO09 DVY safe to buy?

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