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FP09 TUU

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,784 mi
Last recorded131,784 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 TUU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 131,784 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 125,216 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has excessive movement ()

Pass 23 May 2024 120,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 115,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 114,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 109,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 107,273 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 100,244 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 100,244 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside slight movement in steering arm

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 91,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 81,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 81,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 71,581 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 62,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 May 2014 53,972 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 42,253 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 May 2013 42,253 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 30,992 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 30,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FP09 TUU is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FP09 TUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP09 TUU registered?

FP09 TUU is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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