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J1 RHN

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,658 mi
Last recorded100,658 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 RHN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 100,658 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 100,658 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 92,332 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 92,332 miles

Position lamp not working o/s and n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 85,454 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 77,973 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE INTERCOOLER LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,413 miles

Front TYRES BECOMING LOW ON WEAR ON INNER/OUTER EDGES

Rear AXLE CASING CORRODED

Fail 8 Sep 2020 64,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BRAKES BELOW 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front TYRES BECOMING LOW ON WEAR ON INNER/OUTER EDGES

Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,443 miles

Nearside Rear Outer WALL ON TYRECRACKING

Offside Front Inner WALL ON TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,716 miles

Front CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Front WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,641 miles

Offside Front Small chips in screen,A zone area,just outside drivers view

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,780 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,247 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,920 miles

hazard switch stuck on when 1st pressed but now operating correclty

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,314 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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J1 RHN is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J1 RHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J1 RHN?

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What year was J1 RHN registered?

J1 RHN is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is J1 RHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 RHN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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