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EO09 FLE

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

120,414 mi
Last recorded120,414 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 FLE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 111,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 111,054 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 101,831 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,936 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 99,936 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Jun 2017 84,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,768 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 65,768 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 56,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,333 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 56,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 36,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 27,746 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,746 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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EO09 FLE is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 EO09 FLE, 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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What year was EO09 FLE registered?

EO09 FLE is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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