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EK09 PXN

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 PXN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 135,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 135,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking may be out. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 129,669 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust knocking on tow bar fixing

extensive corrosion on rear axle, chassis and various suspension components

Fail 27 Jan 2025 129,669 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust knocking on tow bar fixing

extensive corrosion on rear axle, chassis and various suspension components

Pass 20 Jan 2024 120,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE OF TREAD WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD PAST CENTRE 3/4 , ON 4MM IN CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER EDGE CATCHING ON TOW BAR MOUNTING

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND PART OF THE PADS ONLY WORKING IN CENTRE AREA. (POOR CONDITION) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS OF 18%

Pass 25 Jan 2022 104,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 104,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,092 miles

Both front brake discs lipped/corroded

N/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r brakes starting to bind on

Fail 19 Jan 2021 94,092 miles

Both front brake discs lipped/corroded

N/s/f wiper blade split on ends

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r brakes starting to bind on

Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,245 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2020 84,245 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,134 miles

Front Inner steering arms slight play

Tyres are starting to wear on edge areas

Pass 11 May 2018 68,319 miles

Front Inner Steering arms slight play

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +Rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2018 68,319 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Inner Steering arms slight play

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +Rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2017 55,940 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2016 49,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,630 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,570 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 PXN is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black 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 EK09 PXN, 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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EK09 PXN is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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