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EJ09 UAC

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,547 mi
Last recorded152,547 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 UAC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 152,547 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2024 152,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2023 143,472 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 131,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 116,340 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 116,340 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 107,175 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 May 2020 107,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front forg light not working

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

handbrake cable pivot partially seized

Pass 9 May 2019 93,040 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 93,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 79,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 75,001 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,885 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,442 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 58,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 41,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre deviode of tread on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 28,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre deviode of tread on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,863 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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EJ09 UAC is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EJ09 UAC, 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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EJ09 UAC is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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