MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested Cannot complete the brake test because rear parking brake has o reading (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Gearbox mount perished
Oil leak
Steering rack has slight play
Underbody and components corroded
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear axle and all underside components corroded
whole undersides / all underside components corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear axle and all underside components corroded
whole undersides / all underside components corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Bar and fixings (6.1.6 (a))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Bar and fixings (6.1.6 (a))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - radius arm bushes - chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative Lever on rear axle - no movement (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - radius arm bushes - chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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HG09 WRJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 HG09 WRJ, 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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HG09 WRJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2009.
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