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CN09 HKC

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,419 mi
Last recorded158,419 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 158,419 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres worn on edges/cracked on tread/low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 156,496 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various suspension mounts on axle corroded - not excessive at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar + near and offside mounting plates (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished/cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 156,492 miles

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

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various suspension mounts on axle corroded - not excessive at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar + near and offside mounting plates (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished/cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 154,036 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 154,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 151,654 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 151,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 148,837 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 148,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 146,404 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 146,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 138,573 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 127,314 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,336 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 117,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,704 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 106,368 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,719 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,078 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,896 miles

Oil leak

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,077 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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CN09 HKC is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CN09 HKC, 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 CN09 HKC registered?

CN09 HKC is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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