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FV09 UOS

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,124 mi
Last recorded111,124 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 UOS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 111,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 111,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 107,464 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

possible leak from fuel tank

Fail 4 Dec 2024 107,439 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,554 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,581 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON TOP OF FUEL TANK

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

Pass 20 Jun 2022 100,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,892 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 97,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 94,898 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 94,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,749 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED AND CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,368 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 76,679 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,032 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 47,795 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,303 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 UOS is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black 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 FV09 UOS, 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 UOS registered?

FV09 UOS is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is FV09 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 UOS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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