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FL09 EPD

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,391 mi
Last recorded70,391 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 EPD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,391 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 63,942 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 63,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 57,625 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,195 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,339 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside handbrake pivot stiff

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2016 43,263 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (n/s 51 o/s 268) (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside handbrake pivot stiff

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F steering rack gaiter damp.

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 32,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F steering rack gaiter damp.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,782 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,800 miles

all brake pads wearing low

o/s rear tyre worn just short of wear indicators

Fail 25 Mar 2013 19,221 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,163 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 15,163 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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 EPD is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL09 EPD, 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 EPD registered?

FL09 EPD is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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