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FY09 RMZ

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 117,022 miles

HAND BRAKES MET MIN REQ ...........

Fail 7 Oct 2020 116,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 101,709 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 100,398 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,815 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 97,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,413 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,765 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,083 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,425 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 64,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,495 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RMZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

FY09 RMZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is FY09 RMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 RMZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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