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FE04 STE

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 STE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,190 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,263 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,029 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,973 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 56,973 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,703 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 31,335 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 31,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,019 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,214 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 23,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,862 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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FE04 STE is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 FE04 STE, 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 FE04 STE registered?

FE04 STE is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is FE04 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE04 STE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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