MOT Status
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114,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to chassis
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
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
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
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (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
rear suspension brackets corroded
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
slight play in front ball joints
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
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers smearing slightly
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FN09 UMD registered?
FN09 UMD is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2009.
Is FN09 UMD safe to buy?
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