2009 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · YH09 NHZ
2009 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 130,404 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH09 NHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 130,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YH09 NHZ Mileage History
- 09/04/2024112,551 mi
- 19/04/2024113,136 mi+585 mi
- 17/04/2025122,036 mi+8,900 mi
- 14/04/2026130,404 mi+8,368 mi
- 14/04/2026130,404 mi
Average of roughly 8,870 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH09 NHZ 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 (YH09 NHZ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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