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FN09 VXS

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,319 mi
Last recorded100,319 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 100,319 miles

Central Rear Exhaust joining flange badly corroded, but still secure

Engine has quite bad oil leak, to its rear bellhousing

Front Brake discs worn/ridged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 100,318 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust joining flange badly corroded, but still secure

Engine has quite bad oil leak, to its rear bellhousing

Front Brake discs worn/ridged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,623 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,468 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 80,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,706 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,123 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,777 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,775 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,363 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,151 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,142 miles

Nearside Front 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 VXS is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

FN09 VXS is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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