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K9 FKN

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,205 mi
Last recorded105,205 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 FKN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 105,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 80,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 61,419 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 61,369 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 52,587 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 52,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 46,400 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 43,428 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 40,286 miles

handbrake effort both locked out but at very different rates nearside rear 51nm and offside rear 278nm advise have it checked

Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,706 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,777 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,860 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 24,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,216 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,449 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,260 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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K9 FKN is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K9 FKN, 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 K9 FKN registered?

K9 FKN is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is K9 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 FKN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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