2009 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · S25 PAL
2009 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 162,952 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S25 PAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 162,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S25 PAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Sorento (S25 PAL) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
S25 PAL Mileage History
- 09/05/2024139,568 mi
- 08/05/2025150,680 mi+11,112 mi
- 21/05/2025150,692 mi+12 mi
- 28/04/2026162,940 mi+12,248 mi
- 30/04/2026162,952 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 11,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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