# PL09RFO — KIA SORENTO MOT History & Vehicle Check

PL09RFO is a Black KIA SORENTO, Diesel (2497cc), first registered 2009-07-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for PL09RFO — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | PL09RFO |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2497cc |
| First registered | 2009-07-01 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-03-15 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 17
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 76.47%
- Total defects recorded: 59

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-13 11:31:14 | PASSED | 141,850 MI | 2026-03-15 00:00:00 |
| 2025-03-13 11:31:13 | FAILED | 141,850 MI | — |
| 2024-03-13 13:59:27 | PASSED | 133,342 MI | 2025-03-15 00:00:00 |
| 2023-03-10 12:26:53 | PASSED | 124,932 MI | 2024-03-15 00:00:00 |
| 2023-03-10 12:26:52 | FAILED | 124,932 MI | — |
| 2022-03-15 09:30:53 | PASSED | 120,040 MI | 2023-03-15 00:00:00 |
| 2021-03-15 11:01:41 | PASSED | 112,860 MI | 2022-03-15 00:00:00 |
| 2020-03-14 10:55:36 | PASSED | 108,133 MI | 2021-03-15 00:00:00 |
| 2019-03-16 12:49:01 | PASSED | 99,407 MI | 2020-03-15 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-05 12:17:44 | FAILED | 99,393 MI | — |
| 2017-06-13 08:24:57 | PASSED | 93,842 MI | 2018-07-01 00:00:00 |
| 2016-06-13 11:34:31 | PASSED | 81,657 MI | 2017-07-01 00:00:00 |
| 2015-06-09 14:13:27 | PASSED | 66,024 MI | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 |
| 2015-06-08 10:22:12 | FAILED | 66,024 MI | — |
| 2014-06-16 09:50:53 | PASSED | 49,649 MI | 2015-07-01 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-21 16:46:21 | PASSED | 34,216 MI | 2014-07-01 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-27 12:03:10 | PASSED | 25,475 MI | 2013-07-01 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-03-13 11:31:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

**2025-03-13 11:31:13 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- PRS: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2024-03-13 13:59:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2023-03-10 12:26:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: some areas of corrosion
- ADVISORY: n/s handbrake low effort
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2023-03-10 12:26:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: some areas of corrosion
- ADVISORY: n/s handbrake low effort
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2022-03-15 09:30:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2021-03-15 11:01:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2020-03-14 10:55:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining to flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining to flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

**2019-03-16 12:49:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

**2018-07-05 12:17:44 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: front prop missing
- MAJOR: Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy hoses 2pipes (1.1.11 (c))

**2017-06-13 08:24:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2016-06-13 11:34:31 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2015-06-08 10:22:12 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2014-06-16 09:50:53 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Oil leak
- USER ENTERED: o/s rear tyre cracking

**2012-06-27 12:03:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Both front tyres inner edges low tread
- USER ENTERED: Offside wiper blade split on end

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for PL09RFO is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/PL09RFO. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
