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AO59 OLH

2009 Kia Sorento

Beige Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,426 mi
Last recorded134,426 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OLH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 134,426 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 134,422 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 128,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 122,076 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 122,071 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 116,728 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 110,666 miles

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

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 10 Jul 2020 105,716 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,574 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,102 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 97,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,695 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,694 miles

Direction indicators not working all 4 indicators do not flash (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear not flashing (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,531 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,110 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,073 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 OLH is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Beige with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OLH, 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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AO59 OLH is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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