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FX09 PNZ

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,516 mi
Last recorded159,516 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 PNZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 159,516 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 159,506 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 142,749 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2023 142,749 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 136,126 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2022 136,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 129,424 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,997 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,180 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 108,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,890 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,904 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 73,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,505 miles

NSf tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,657 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 23 May 2012 36,204 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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FX09 PNZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FX09 PNZ, 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 FX09 PNZ registered?

FX09 PNZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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