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FY09 TYA

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,541 mi
Last recorded102,541 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 102,541 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2026 102,391 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 91,758 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 91,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 82,100 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,954 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 77,889 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 74,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 71,977 miles

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

slight oil leak fdrom engine

Pass 7 Apr 2020 69,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 69,022 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,683 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 62,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2018 55,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,947 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,124 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,399 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 40,399 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,431 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,820 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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FY09 TYA is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

FY09 TYA is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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