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FN09 VXE

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,607 mi
Last recorded168,607 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VXE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 168,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 165,079 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH BRAKE PIPES ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 158,202 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 149,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,661 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 119,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 119,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 112,098 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 112,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 99,129 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 99,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,037 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,984 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,118 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 87,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,315 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 71,706 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 71,706 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2012 44,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 44,748 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 44,589 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VXE is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

FN09 VXE is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for FN09 VXE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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