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FD09 FYM

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,926 mi
Last recorded108,926 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 FYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 108,926 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

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

tow bar corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 108,913 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 107,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Oct 2023 104,319 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 93,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 73,684 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 73,684 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,432 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,016 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 43,016 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Handbrake seized. (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth at inner edge on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,998 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,587 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 9,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FD09 FYM is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD09 FYM, 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 FD09 FYM registered?

FD09 FYM is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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