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FN09 GVX

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,987 mi
Last recorded103,987 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 GVX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 103,987 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2023 103,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component likely to become detached Sidestep (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,505 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 89,505 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,597 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 82,008 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 82,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge and =2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,407 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,122 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,566 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,039 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 42,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,973 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,168 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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FN09 GVX is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN09 GVX, 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 FN09 GVX registered?

FN09 GVX is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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