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EK09 NXF

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,175 mi
Last recorded134,175 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 NXF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 134,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 127,535 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 127,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,591 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, dash cam. ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Oct 2022 115,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, dash cam. ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 111,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,606 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 107,606 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front very slight play in the steering arm

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,122 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,108 miles

oil leak form engine

small water leak, from side of engine

Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak form engine

small water leak, from side of engine

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,622 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 70,622 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 49,083 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber starting wear

clutch pedal rubber starting to wear

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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EK09 NXF is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK09 NXF, 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

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What year was EK09 NXF registered?

EK09 NXF is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is EK09 NXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 NXF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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