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AO09 ZHH

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 109,848 miles

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

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

chassis rusty

chassis rusty and towbar

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,061 miles

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 Front 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))

chassis rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,494 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 89,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 80,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 73,960 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2019 67,090 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 60,575 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,155 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 May 2017 53,151 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 38,793 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear axle has oil leak from n/s

Pass 7 Jun 2014 35,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,981 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,305 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 ZHH is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

AO09 ZHH is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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