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FE09 OHR

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 OHR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 95,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 92,471 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 92,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,214 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,790 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2022 77,992 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 72,841 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Fail 6 May 2021 72,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Pass 11 May 2020 67,828 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 67,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,786 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 57,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,384 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,221 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

internal headlamp udjuster altered to re-check headlamp aims

Pass 6 May 2015 37,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2014 29,947 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 16,314 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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FE09 OHR is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE09 OHR, 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 FE09 OHR registered?

FE09 OHR is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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