2009 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · SM09 ELV
2009 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2009. Recorded mileage 111,135 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 ELV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2025
- 111,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 ELV 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 (SM09 ELV) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2025 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: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
SM09 ELV Mileage History
- 08/06/2023103,569 mi
- 05/07/2023103,572 mi+3 mi
- 04/07/2024106,858 mi+3,286 mi
- 04/07/2024106,858 mi
- 05/07/2025111,135 mi+4,277 mi
Average of roughly 3,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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