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FY09 OKP

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,743 mi
Last recorded117,743 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 OKP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 117,743 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front to rear hoses in offside front wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front axle Nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,632 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 112,632 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear chassis rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,917 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 96,917 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,070 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,157 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 81,157 miles

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

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

offside number plate light inop

Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,311 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018 64,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Handbrake pivot seized

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,986 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,098 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,455 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,932 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 28,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 24,584 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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FY09 OKP is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black 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 FY09 OKP, 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 FY09 OKP registered?

FY09 OKP is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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