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FH09 KHJ

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,861 mi
Last recorded130,861 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 KHJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 130,861 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 106,800 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hoses both at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 106,800 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hoses both at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,787 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 86,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,455 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,094 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 69,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,986 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 57,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,957 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread delaminating

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,593 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,728 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 21,728 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 18,423 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 18,423 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,553 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 14,553 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FH09 KHJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH09 KHJ, 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 FH09 KHJ registered?

FH09 KHJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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