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KN09 TMY

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,633 mi
Last recorded94,633 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 TMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,633 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 91,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint separated. DO NOT DRIVE... (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,756 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 87,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 74,690 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,381 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn very close to legal limit within measured area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn very close to legal limit within measured area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,257 miles

front steel undertray corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,383 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 42,383 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has age related cracking between tread pattern however not considered excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 29,050 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KN09 TMY is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KN09 TMY, 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 KN09 TMY registered?

KN09 TMY is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is KN09 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 TMY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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