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HN09 TPX

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,720 mi
Last recorded105,720 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 TPX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 105,720 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

rear brake pads are on the legal limits.

Fail 9 Mar 2026 105,693 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 102,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack garter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake low reading

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

Pass 13 May 2024 97,280 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake reading low

Oil leak, but not excessive damp by sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 93,388 miles

Nearside Front rack boot damp

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

Pass 3 May 2022 89,365 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 85,715 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 85,715 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 81,954 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 81,954 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 74,223 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 74,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2018 63,896 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 63,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,111 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,652 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2015 55,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,937 miles

Rear seats and seat belts not checked as not accessible when presented

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Aug 2013 44,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,988 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,004 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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HN09 TPX is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HN09 TPX, 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 HN09 TPX registered?

HN09 TPX is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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