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FY09 TXH

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 TXH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 126,049 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 126,038 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 117,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,533 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads starting to get low

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2021 111,522 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads starting to get low

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,786 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 103,775 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,058 miles

front brake flexis deteriorated and corroded

nearside & offside front suspension arm ball joint lower slight play

nearside & offside rear tyre cracking up

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

undernearth corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 91,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake flexis deteriorated and corroded

nearside & offside front suspension arm ball joint lower slight play

nearside & offside rear tyre cracking up

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

undernearth corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,167 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 72,061 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 65,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 11 May 2015 58,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 30 May 2013 45,030 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 45,030 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,612 miles

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

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

ns sill has been jacked on

Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,612 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns sill has been jacked on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,589 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 37,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 TXH is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

FY09 TXH is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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