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FM04 RAN

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,004 mi
Last recorded109,004 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 RAN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 109,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 108,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 106,128 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,702 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,324 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,920 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre depths low on the edges

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre depths low on the edges

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at the steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,801 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,801 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,209 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,808 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 38,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FM04 RAN is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FM04 RAN, 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 FM04 RAN registered?

FM04 RAN is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is FM04 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 RAN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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