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EN09 OBX

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,327 mi
Last recorded120,327 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN09 OBX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 120,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,343 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge. (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 106,038 miles

Emissions not tested Timing chain very noisey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,314 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 83,314 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,443 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,940 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 68,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,673 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 60,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,202 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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EN09 OBX is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN09 OBX, 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 EN09 OBX registered?

EN09 OBX is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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