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HG09 WRJ

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

137,831 mi
Last recorded137,831 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 WRJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 137,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,231 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 120,176 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 106,548 miles

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))

Fail 3 May 2022 106,296 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2021 101,202 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 101,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 96,445 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 88,931 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 88,507 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,506 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 67,132 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2017 67,132 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2016 57,453 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 57,453 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 45,035 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 44,889 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 34,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 May 2014 34,775 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2013 23,258 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 23,258 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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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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