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H4 PHE

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,097 mi
Last recorded117,097 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 PHE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 117,097 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 116,878 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 100,451 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,803 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,036 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,496 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,252 miles

tow bar rear fog light inoperative

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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H4 PHE is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H4 PHE, 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 H4 PHE registered?

H4 PHE is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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The MOT history for H4 PHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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