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AO59 KVE

2009 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,394 mi
Last recorded139,394 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 KVE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 139,394 miles

Front propshaft slider splins worn

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 138,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front propshaft slider splins worn

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 118,270 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 111,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,084 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,945 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,344 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,960 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,823 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,930 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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AO59 KVE is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO59 KVE, 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 AO59 KVE registered?

AO59 KVE is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AO59 KVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 KVE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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