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AO09 XDW

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XDW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 97,830 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rea axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 92,801 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear of underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2024 92,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,726 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,975 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,470 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 70,470 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,269 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 9 Oct 2018 63,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,145 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 56,144 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake application uneven Lazy. (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,764 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 47,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,525 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

N/S head lamp image dull.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 30,238 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 28,769 miles

Both wiper blades showing slight deterioration

Front and rear tyres slight perishing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 28,769 miles

Both wiper blades showing slight deterioration

Front and rear tyres slight perishing

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

Pass 16 May 2013 26,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 23,246 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 XDW is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XDW, 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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AO09 XDW is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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