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FV09 EOW

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,288 mi
Last recorded82,288 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 82,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,424 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front universal joint on front propeller shaft worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,476 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 71,525 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,755 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 68,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 65,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 62,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 62,477 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 59,433 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 59,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 56,663 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front links (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 52,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 22 Apr 2015 45,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,756 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 37,756 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,164 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 22,901 miles

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

Towbar locking device damaged (6.6.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,901 miles

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 EOW 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 FV09 EOW, 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 EOW registered?

FV09 EOW is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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