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FD09 XFK

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,491 mi
Last recorded88,491 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 XFK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 86,808 miles

slight play in offside+nearside steering rack ends

Fail 18 Jul 2024 86,808 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

slight play in offside+nearside steering rack ends

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,203 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,540 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 80,485 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,288 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 74,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 66,695 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 58,458 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,576 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,259 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,247 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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FD09 XFK is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

FD09 XFK is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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