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AO09 YTJ

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,316 mi
Last recorded138,316 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 131,475 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,968 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,725 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 81,012 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 81,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine cover fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 70,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 May 2014 58,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2013 46,758 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 46,757 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 36,427 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 36,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

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 YTJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

AO09 YTJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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