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AO09 JXC

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,904 mi
Last recorded77,904 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 77,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 77,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

spare wheel slightly lose

Pass 24 Jul 2024 74,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 74,284 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,229 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 71,202 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 70,210 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 70,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,578 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,835 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,286 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 50,286 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,667 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 38,139 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,237 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 JXC is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

AO09 JXC is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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