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KV09 CVS

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,769 mi
Last recorded92,769 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 CVS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,769 miles

Aux belt perished

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

General under body corrosion

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

OSR light lens damaged

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

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

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

Stone chip in screen

Pass 26 Mar 2025 90,460 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 90,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

General under body corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,266 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 83,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake warning light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 82,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,401 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,388 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 74,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend adjusting (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 71,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend adjusting (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaking from turbo intercooler boost pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2015 63,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar with twin electrics fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,650 miles

Towbar with twin electrics fitted at time of test.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

tow bar fitted with twin 7 pin sockets

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,862 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

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 CVS is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV09 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

KV09 CVS is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KV09 CVS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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