MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front propshaft missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front propshaft missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and n/s/r along side of fuel tank, unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Has bite/chew marks in the outer casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 255 55 18 109W Budget (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Has bite/chew marks in the outer casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 255 55 18 109W Budget (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear handbrake performance low
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
osf wiper blade rubber split
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF09 FHU is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2009 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 72,517 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 EF09 FHU, 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 17 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EF09 FHU is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2009.
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