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HG09 MKM

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,918 mi
Last recorded157,918 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 MKM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 157,918 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 149,402 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 149,402 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 142,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 135,061 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,236 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 129,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 118,968 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 118,968 miles

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,474 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 109,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,768 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,705 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak and rear diff filler plug leaking ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 89,705 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak and rear diff filler plug leaking ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,739 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 62,264 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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 50,700 miles

o/s/f seat belt freyed. Rear tyres close to limit. Front tyres wearing on inner edges. Oil leak evident.

Pass 17 May 2013 40,489 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 May 2012 31,728 miles

slight fluffing osf seat belt

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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HG09 MKM is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HG09 MKM, 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 HG09 MKM registered?

HG09 MKM is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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