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FG09 SYF

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,491 mi
Last recorded137,491 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 SYF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 137,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 136,799 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 136,799 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 135,616 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 132,607 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 132,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 124,837 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 May 2016 115,436 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 108,959 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 108,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,917 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 97,822 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,516 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,438 miles

Front wiper blades split

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 SYF is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

FG09 SYF is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 April 2009.

Is FG09 SYF safe to buy?

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