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ES04 ALS

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

158,253 mi
Last recorded158,253 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES04 ALS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 158,253 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 158,170 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 153,636 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 153,635 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 145,648 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 143,508 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe(s) above chassis and behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 143,508 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe(s) above chassis and behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 135,197 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 135,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 126,926 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 126,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 109,166 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 109,165 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement rear handbrake fulcrum lever on rear axle seized. (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,054 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 99,054 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,931 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 87,929 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,507 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,442 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,442 miles

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 55,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,193 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 25 Mar 2013 45,193 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,452 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)

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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ES04 ALS is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ES04 ALS, 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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ES04 ALS is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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