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KM07 COB

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,151 mi
Last recorded123,151 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM07 COB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 123,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 123,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 117,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 107,841 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 107,841 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 101,303 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 101,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,456 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 90,034 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,384 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive on to front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,374 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 75,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,115 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,920 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,542 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,899 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 33,899 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KM07 COB is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KM07 COB, 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 KM07 COB registered?

KM07 COB is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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