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AO59 LJV

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,098 mi
Last recorded120,098 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 LJV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 120,098 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 116,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR AND OFFSIDE, FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEAR AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEAR AND OFFSIDE ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEAR AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,359 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside plus front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near and Offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,384 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 103,355 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,949 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavier corrosion on the rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,655 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 93,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,720 miles

Offside Front drop link has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,662 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,113 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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AO59 LJV is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO59 LJV, 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 AO59 LJV registered?

AO59 LJV is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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