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FL09 AUO

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,249 mi
Last recorded161,249 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 AUO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 161,249 miles

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

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 153,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mountings upper and lower on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mountings upper and lower on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 150,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 147,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 132,037 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear joint ()

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

Nearside Rear child seat

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

Offside Rear child seat

boot full not checked fully

Fail 9 Jan 2018 131,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear joint ()

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

Nearside Rear child seat

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

Offside Rear child seat

boot full not checked fully

Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,851 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,632 miles

Corosion to brake from nearside rear across rear axle to centre flexi

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

Handbrake travel

Wear to front brake pads

Fail 14 Mar 2015 93,400 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 78,623 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 66,852 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,852 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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FL09 AUO is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL09 AUO, 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 FL09 AUO registered?

FL09 AUO is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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