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A8 LSB

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,804 mi
Last recorded69,804 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LSB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 69,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 68,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 67,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,145 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,519 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,551 miles

engine fan belt deteriorating

front pads 75% worn

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,861 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,410 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,859 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,566 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,137 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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A8 LSB is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A8 LSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 LSB?

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What year was A8 LSB registered?

A8 LSB is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is A8 LSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 LSB shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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