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FX09 YSL

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,972 mi
Last recorded114,972 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 114,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,890 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective image becoming poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear brake s slightly binding after park brake pulled

Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,691 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner 245,70,16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,086 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,563 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,902 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,902 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,754 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 70,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,940 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,928 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 YSL is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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