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AO09 DWK

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,435 mi
Last recorded117,435 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DWK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 117,435 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Slight handbrake lever travel

Fail 31 Jan 2024 116,883 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both rear inner sills corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,483 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in grease ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,041 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in grease ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,467 miles

All headrests missing from rear seats.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,936 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 65,936 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,213 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 40,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,500 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 DWK 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 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 AO09 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

AO09 DWK is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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