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FY09 OKT

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,344 mi
Last recorded108,344 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 108,344 miles

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

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

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 11 Feb 2025 108,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis and sills

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2024 105,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,551 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 97,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,889 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 26 May 2020 84,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers plate value 1.04 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,286 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 79,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 73,800 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 68,059 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,911 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 53,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,543 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,280 miles

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

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

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

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 OKT is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY09 OKT, 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 OKT registered?

FY09 OKT is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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