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FD09 RNZ

2009 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,339 mi
Last recorded141,339 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 RNZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 141,339 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 141,339 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 134,202 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside bump (stop rubber worn)

Fail 21 Jul 2025 134,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside and nearside bump (stop rubber worn)

Pass 9 Aug 2024 126,919 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 126,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 120,573 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside (slight)

Pass 8 Aug 2022 113,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in both side steering rack ends

Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,139 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,906 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 95,045 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,429 miles

Body damage nearside front

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,332 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,017 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 58,017 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 50,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 39,688 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,565 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 RNZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

FD09 RNZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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