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FJ09 UCB

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,198 mi
Last recorded141,198 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 UCB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 141,198 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides near flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Upper arm detached from axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 132,518 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 132,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 70 R16 107T Triangle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 124,475 miles

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

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))

Spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Nov 2023 124,475 miles

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

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))

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

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Nov 2022 117,836 miles

Slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2021 113,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 70 R16 T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 106,877 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 106,769 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,257 miles

245/70 R16 107T TRIANGLE

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and has small nail in

Fail 8 Nov 2018 99,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

245/70 R16 107T TRIANGLE

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and has small nail in

Pass 7 Nov 2017 92,911 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front propshaft back u/j ()

Front discs becoming worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,865 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn back u/j on front prop ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working All lights (1.2.1b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn back u/j on front prop ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,599 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,038 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 67,038 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 27,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 27,694 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FJ09 UCB is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FJ09 UCB, 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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FJ09 UCB is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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