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FW09 FAW

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,659 mi
Last recorded107,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW09 FAW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 107,659 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2026 107,654 miles

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

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp only come on with head light setting on switch but no head lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2025 105,054 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side tie rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,465 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 84,944 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2023 84,944 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2022 82,103 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,507 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 78,467 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nsr , above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to osr, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that runs from front to rear on the under body of the car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls starting to give way (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth is close to legal limit tyre is currently on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 77,312 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe that runs along the back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that runs from front to rear on the under body of the car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls starting to give way (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth is close to legal limit tyre is currently on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r, front to n/s/r and front to o/s/r brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/f to n/s/r, o/s/f to o/s/r, o,s,r and n,s,r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 63,866 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,500 miles

front exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,017 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,975 miles

245/70/16/107h front tyres worn on inside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,870 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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FW09 FAW is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FW09 FAW, 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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FW09 FAW is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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