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EK09 NXH

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,340 mi
Last recorded99,340 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 93,202 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,551 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 79,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,488 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,043 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,235 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 68,234 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint on front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,972 miles

Offside Rear Reflector damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 26,621 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)

Fail 11 May 2015 26,621 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 May 2014 21,973 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 17,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 12,571 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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EK09 NXH is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EK09 NXH, 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 EK09 NXH registered?

EK09 NXH is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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The MOT history for EK09 NXH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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