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R9 NWA

2020 Kia Sorento

Black Electric diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,083 mi
Last recorded58,083 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sorento36,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 NWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 58,083 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2025 55,783 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 94,637 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Debonded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Debonded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 94,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Debonded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Debonded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 49,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,403 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 33,080 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 80,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 71,910 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,062 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2021 63,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,290 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 49,601 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 41,101 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 41,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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R9 NWA is a 2020 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,993cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 36,624 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 R9 NWA, 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 6 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R9 NWA is a 2020 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 December 2020.

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