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FV09 EOK

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,830 mi
Last recorded121,830 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 EOK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 121,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 117,415 miles

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 116,872 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 116,341 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 114,227 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 103,851 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 May 2019 93,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 81,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2017 70,428 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 8 May 2017 70,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 9 May 2016 61,642 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 May 2015 53,764 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2014 45,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 36,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 27,231 miles

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

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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FV09 EOK is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FV09 EOK, 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 FV09 EOK registered?

FV09 EOK is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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