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FX09 XOJ

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,379 mi
Last recorded130,379 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 XOJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 130,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

all four shockers corroded

n/s and o/s chassie corroded

n/s/f diff oil seal damp

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 130,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s chassie corroded

n/s/f diff oil seal damp

rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

all four shockers corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,964 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 119,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 112,747 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 112,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 101,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,491 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,184 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,543 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,424 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,728 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,126 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 XOJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX09 XOJ, 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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FX09 XOJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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