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KU09 TFV

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,430 mi
Last recorded97,430 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 TFV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,430 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive In front of engine and from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,706 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,001 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,244 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of engine bay.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,828 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,396 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,539 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 36,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Dec 2011 27,435 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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KU09 TFV is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KU09 TFV, 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 KU09 TFV?

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What year was KU09 TFV registered?

KU09 TFV is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is KU09 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU09 TFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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