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FJ09 UDG

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,771 mi
Last recorded135,771 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 135,771 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 130,996 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 130,995 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 125,711 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 119,464 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 114,148 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 114,148 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 108,333 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 104,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy middle box leaking (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 96,858 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 87,737 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 78,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 68,325 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,855 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 59,855 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 50,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 50,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 40,113 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,227 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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FJ09 UDG is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FJ09 UDG, 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 UDG is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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