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FV09 YTW

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,002 mi
Last recorded129,002 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 129,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front upper ball joints have slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,094 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,862 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,862 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,302 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside

offside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 12 Jul 2012 28,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside

offside front tyre worn on inside

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 YTW is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

FV09 YTW is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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