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FN09 VSY

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,509 mi
Last recorded145,509 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VSY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 145,509 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 145,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 142,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 136,752 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 133,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 130,786 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 125,187 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 103,126 miles

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,847 miles

exhaust rear box knocking on tow bar

o/s front screen stone chip damaged not in swept area at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2012 83,847 miles

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

exhaust rear box knocking on tow bar

o/s front screen stone chip damaged not in swept area at time of test

o/s rear number plate light was not working but came on when tapped and now working ok suggest fit new bulb

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 VSY is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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