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FX09 YTV

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,866 mi
Last recorded105,866 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YTV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 105,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 104,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Middle to rear exhaust joint rusty and waek

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 101,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 101,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 94,620 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 91,562 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,857 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 83,857 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,785 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,692 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,381 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 YTV is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

FX09 YTV is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FX09 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX09 YTV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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