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CV09 VDD

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,710 mi
Last recorded110,710 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 VDD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 110,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear// under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 110,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 107,465 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 107,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 106,314 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing front (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,652 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 102,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 95,591 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,779 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,720 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,476 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

slighty long hand brake travel

Pass 30 Oct 2017 76,409 miles

Brake pedel rubber spliting

Fail 30 Oct 2017 76,409 miles

Brake pedel rubber spliting

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,769 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 71,769 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,021 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,704 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,605 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak from vehicle

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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CV09 VDD 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 71.4%.

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 CV09 VDD, 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 CV09 VDD registered?

CV09 VDD is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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