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CA09 DMZ

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,909 mi
Last recorded86,909 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 DMZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 86,909 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tow bar corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2023 77,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,857 miles

Engine oil level was below minimum

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tow bar corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,195 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Tow bar corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,035 miles

Towbar corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,993 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 55,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside parking brake becoming lazy

Pass 6 Feb 2018 49,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear parking brake becoming lazy

Fail 6 Feb 2018 49,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner set (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil level was below minimum

nearside rear parking brake becoming lazy

Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,979 miles

engine cover

Fail 17 Feb 2017 41,979 miles

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

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

engine cover

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,088 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 35,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 19,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,767 miles

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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CA09 DMZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA09 DMZ, 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 CA09 DMZ registered?

CA09 DMZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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