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NJ09 PSY

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,662 mi
Last recorded87,662 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 PSY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 87,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,788 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,098 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on disk binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,663 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 65,663 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,964 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,286 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 54,286 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,367 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 50,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished between tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished between tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 May 2016 48,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,703 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,119 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 31,108 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,459 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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NJ09 PSY is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ09 PSY, 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 NJ09 PSY registered?

NJ09 PSY is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is NJ09 PSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ09 PSY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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