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AO09 HEJ

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,396 mi
Last recorded109,396 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 109,396 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake dust covers corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2022 109,394 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake dust covers corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,044 miles

Offside Rear brake dust plate corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 97,989 miles

wear in wiper mechanism . plastic trim covering sills unable to fully check corrosion on sill areas

Fail 29 Jun 2020 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected chip on screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wear in wiper mechanism . plastic trim covering sills unable to fully check corrosion on sill areas

Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears off flexis o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

chips on screen . sills covered by plastic trim

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,577 miles

chip in zone a screen not effecting view

Fail 27 Jul 2018 81,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in zone a screen not effecting view

Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,328 miles

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

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

major oil leak

stone chip on screen

Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

major oil leak

stone chip on screen

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,669 miles

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

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

plastic covering sills and archs

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,026 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 47,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,986 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,821 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 HEJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

AO09 HEJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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