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FY09 WHT

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,128 mi
Last recorded163,128 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 163,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 148,127 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 133,579 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 120,507 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 109,299 miles

slight corrosion on inside of rear brake discs

slight play in n\s\f drop link

Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,897 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,336 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,080 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 75,078 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

oil leaking from oil filter on exhaust possible risk of smoke or fire

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,790 miles

offside front wing mirror casing damaged but not insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 44,238 miles

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

os mirror damaged

rear handbrake lever at diff sticking

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 WHT is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WHT, 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 WHT registered?

FY09 WHT is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is FY09 WHT safe to buy?

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