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KV09 CVA

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,094 mi
Last recorded75,094 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 CVA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,094 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 73,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General age related corrosion front to back

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,674 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 69,674 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 61,855 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,645 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,586 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 47,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 43,533 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 43,533 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,734 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 35,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 31,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,840 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 22,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,556 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 16,726 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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KV09 CVA is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV09 CVA, 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 KV09 CVA registered?

KV09 CVA is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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