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EA09 XPW

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,971 mi
Last recorded145,971 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 145,971 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 145,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across back axle excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe front to back excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 141,237 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 141,237 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 134,860 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rigid brake pipes front have minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 May 2024 134,860 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rigid brake pipes front have minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 127,886 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 120,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 113,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 106,694 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 106,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,912 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 97,912 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 90,313 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 90,313 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 80,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 71,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 52,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,334 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 XPW 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 XPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA09 XPW?

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What year was EA09 XPW registered?

EA09 XPW is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is EA09 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 XPW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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