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CA09 MWK

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,251 mi
Last recorded108,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 MWK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 108,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from hose to hose corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe at rear of fuel tank feeding n/s hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe at rear of fuel tank feeding o/s hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe behind wheel arch lining corroded feeding hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe behind wheel arch lining corroded feeding hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2024 102,227 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 102,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 97,466 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 93,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 91,209 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,345 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 88,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability not attatched (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 84,893 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,443 miles

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,356 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 75,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,863 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 62,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 54,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,233 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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CA09 MWK is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MWK, 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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CA09 MWK is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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