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KR09 ZKY

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,268 mi
Last recorded131,268 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 ZKY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 131,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2025 127,236 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2024 122,839 miles

slight handbrake travel

Fail 20 May 2024 122,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jun 2023 116,750 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 109,126 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 100,168 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 93,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 93,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,289 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,386 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,364 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,971 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 847,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,882 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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KR09 ZKY is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KR09 ZKY, 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 KR09 ZKY registered?

KR09 ZKY is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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