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FN09 VVC

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,628 mi
Last recorded102,628 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 102,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,144 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 73,955 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,191 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 65,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,103 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,520 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,311 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VVC is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

FN09 VVC is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is FN09 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN09 VVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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