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FL09 MWO

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,365 mi
Last recorded143,365 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 143,365 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 143,349 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 130,068 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 130,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,260 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 117,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 111,799 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 111,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,274 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 99,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,312 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,141 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 78,141 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,712 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 55,662 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,684 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,448 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,549 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 MWO 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 68.4%.

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 MWO, 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 MWO registered?

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

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