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FG09 UAB

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 91,524 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 89,014 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 89,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,185 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 88,185 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,945 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 76,485 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 76,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,903 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake effort only just minimum requirements

slight travel at handbrake lever

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,240 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,135 miles

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,655 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,019 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 30,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,519 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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FG09 UAB is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG09 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

FG09 UAB is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 UAB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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