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EF09 NUO

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,852 mi
Last recorded103,852 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 NUO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,852 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 103,852 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 103,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 96,709 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structures cover with under seal all around

Pass 23 Jun 2023 91,649 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 91,639 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,462 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,758 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,978 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 63,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2017 46,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,111 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge also cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,639 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,614 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,282 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 7,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,511 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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EF09 NUO 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 EF09 NUO, 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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EF09 NUO is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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