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EA09 VKX

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,744 mi
Last recorded106,744 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VKX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,217 miles

Oil leak ()

covers obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,251 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,723 miles

oil leak

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,143 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 74,143 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 73,405 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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 VKX is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA09 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

EA09 VKX is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is EA09 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 VKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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