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AO09 VRX

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,720 mi
Last recorded117,720 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VRX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 117,720 miles

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

front prop shaft slider has play

handbrake warning light not working

Fail 26 Sep 2023 117,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated swelled from oil contamination (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front prop shaft slider has play

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2022 107,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 99,720 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler / pipes wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 99,714 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler / pipes wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

egr pipe leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,009 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 92,008 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 78,157 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 78,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front Position Lights Illuminate When Brakes Applied (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear Brake Lights Illuminate When Position Lights Switched On (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 74,004 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,440 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,995 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,700 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,465 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,275 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 VRX 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 75%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

AO09 VRX is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is AO09 VRX safe to buy?

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