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108,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear os brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear os brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Tow bar heavily corroded
towbar corroded
wiper blades split at ends
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD09 KWG is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 FD09 KWG, 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 KWG registered?
FD09 KWG is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2009.
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The MOT history for FD09 KWG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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