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FE09 OJN

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,662 mi
Last recorded103,662 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,662 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 99,495 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Damage to rear sills

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

seatbelts slow returning

signs of wear on front prop universal joint

Fail 24 Mar 2020 99,437 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on rear discs-pads starting to get low

engine cover fitted

rusting on underbody and suspension

seatbelts slow returning

slight damage to rear sills

u/j on front prop shaft showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,688 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyre treads getting low and scrubbed-nail in tread n/s/f

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 92,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyre treads getting low and scrubbed-nail in tread n/s/f

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre treads around 3mm in places

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight damage to n/s/r sill

slight wear in front propshaft joint

Fail 4 Apr 2018 85,383 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both long pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre treads around 3mm in places

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight damage to n/s/r sill

slight wear in front propshaft joint

Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 76,411 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,239 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre treads around 2-3mm-o/s/r tyre tread around 2mm

other brake pipes corroding in places

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 67,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber snapped (7.1.1)

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre treads around 2-3mm-o/s/r tyre tread around 2mm

other brake pipes corroding in places

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,625 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 42,718 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,312 miles

No smoke detected at emmisions test

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 OJN is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE09 OJN, 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 OJN registered?

FE09 OJN is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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