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FG09 CYE

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,914 mi
Last recorded131,914 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 CYE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 131,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge screw in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 131,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge screw in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 118,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 104,480 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,885 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 94,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 .mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,688 miles

nearside front side light dim

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,481 miles

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

both front wipers split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2014 62,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wipers split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,488 miles

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

advise engine oil leak

strong advise nearside front tyre at 2.6mm

strong advise offside rear tyre at 2.8mm

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,789 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 34,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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FG09 CYE is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FG09 CYE, 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 FG09 CYE registered?

FG09 CYE is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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