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EA09 OJR

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

128,402 mi
Last recorded128,402 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 OJR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 128,402 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat.

Fail 13 Aug 2026 128,401 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective flat.

Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,389 miles

Corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe

Corrosion on rear axle

Corrosion on spare wheel

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2025 125,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe

Corrosion on rear axle

Corrosion on spare wheel

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2024 123,700 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 120,044 miles

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

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

Rear Rear axle casing corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2023 120,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear axle casing corroded.

Pass 27 May 2022 114,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 109,766 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 106,770 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,613 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 101,613 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jun 2018 92,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,860 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,825 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 62,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 49,572 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 39,067 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 29,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,159 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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EA09 OJR is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 EA09 OJR, 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 EA09 OJR registered?

EA09 OJR is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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