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FY09 WJG

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 WJG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 118,713 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 118,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.04 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 115,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 112,559 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 112,435 miles

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 104,264 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 104,263 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,079 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 96,773 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement cable pivot (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,260 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 88,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,704 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PAD LININGS LOW

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL EXCESSIVE

Fail 4 Jan 2016 78,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PAD LININGS LOW

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL EXCESSIVE

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 58,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,362 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2012 35,903 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 WJG is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WJG, 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 WJG registered?

FY09 WJG is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2009.

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