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FL09 MWD

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,877 mi
Last recorded120,877 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 MWD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 120,877 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,807 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 118,790 miles

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

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

general underbody/chassis and suspension corosion

Pass 8 Mar 2024 116,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,467 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front split (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,784 miles

heavy corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2021 110,391 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 108,132 miles

Both front wipers lightly smearing

General corrosion to underside and components

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,747 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 104,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,145 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2018 97,145 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,405 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,021 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,338 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS / BOTH TYRES ON 3.mm 245 / 70 / 16 M/S H

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both rar tyres cracking in treads

Fail 13 Mar 2014 72,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rar tyres cracking in treads

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,687 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 MWD is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

FL09 MWD is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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