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KP09 YRG

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,505 mi
Last recorded116,505 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 YRG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 116,505 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 116,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Pipe on Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 97,410 miles

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

propshaft missing

Fail 31 Jul 2025 97,401 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

propshaft missing

Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,605 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 54,453 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 54,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 53,201 miles

Nearside Rear Outer axle sill lecking

Fail 30 Jun 2023 53,200 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer axle sill lecking

Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,575 miles

Handbrake just passing test 16% --Requires attention

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal slight dampness) (Requires attention

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 50,575 miles

Handbrake just passing test 16% --Requires attention

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

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal slight dampness) (Requires attention

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,857 miles

Handbrake just passing test (18%) Requires attention

Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,667 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 45,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 45,115 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2017 44,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2016 42,849 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 37,053 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 37,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 31,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 26,559 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 20,811 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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KP09 YRG is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KP09 YRG, 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 KP09 YRG registered?

KP09 YRG is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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