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FN09 UMD

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 114,646 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear by tank on top of chassis rail ON LIMIT and corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

play in both rear anti roll bar drop links ON LIMIT

Fail 13 Mar 2026 114,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear by tank on top of chassis rail ON LIMIT and corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

play in both rear anti roll bar drop links ON LIMIT

Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,259 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

Fail 14 Mar 2025 108,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

Pass 23 Mar 2024 100,968 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes by hose unions and front to rears

corrosion to rear axle mounting brackets tie rods

handbrake travel high

rear reflectors damage

Fail 16 Mar 2024 100,867 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

corrosion to brake pipes by hose unions and front to rears

corrosion to rear axle mounting brackets tie rods

rear reflectors damage

Pass 18 Feb 2023 94,499 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,331 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

corrosion to brake pipes

rear suspension brackets corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2022 88,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

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

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

brake fluid low

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to rear suspension brackets

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,034 miles

slight play in front ball joints

Fail 15 Feb 2021 83,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 11 Feb 2020 77,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 11 Feb 2020 77,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,748 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 71,748 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,350 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 60,339 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,927 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,650 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 UMD is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FN09 UMD, 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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FN09 UMD is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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