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FY59 WVR

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 WVR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 104,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear mud flap insecure.

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

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

Service brake and parking brake efficiencies only just met.

Fail 26 Feb 2020 104,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear mud flap insecure.

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

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

Service brake and parking brake efficiencies only just met.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,522 miles

Front brake pads look to be wearing low.

Nearside rear brake pads look to be wearing low.

Nearside rear mud flap insecure.

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

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 90,160 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake pads look to be wearing low.

Nearside rear brake pads look to be wearing low.

Nearside rear mud flap insecure.

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

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,305 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,060 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,527 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,126 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,277 miles

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

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

front wiper blades deterioratred

Fail 14 Sep 2012 26,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wiper blades deterioratred

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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FY59 WVR is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY59 WVR, 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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FY59 WVR is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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