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CN09 EXV

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,323 mi
Last recorded128,323 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 EXV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 128,323 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

sideskirts fitted limited corrosion inspection

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 May 2023 127,733 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm been bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

sideskirts fitted limited corrosion inspection

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 117,186 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribes areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 115,312 miles

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 115,044 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,977 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 90,977 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 81,296 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,192 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,656 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 60,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,215 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 40,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,647 miles

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2012 29,616 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

two nails in nearside rear tyre

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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CN09 EXV is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CN09 EXV, 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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CN09 EXV is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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