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CV09 ZBW

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,600 mi
Last recorded121,600 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 121,600 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under body corrosion.

Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,082 miles

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))

Slight corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 104,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 93,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,803 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 84,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 76,066 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,649 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,172 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,284 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,888 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,703 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 34,702 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2015 30,183 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 30,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 25,145 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 18,470 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 18,470 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 13,522 miles

windscreen obstruction removed prior to inspection

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 ZBW is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

CV09 ZBW is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is CV09 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV09 ZBW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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