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AO59 LKG

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,658 mi
Last recorded162,658 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 162,658 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Propshaft missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear differential has slight leak

Fail 11 Mar 2024 162,658 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Propshaft missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear differential has slight leak

Pass 15 Dec 2022 147,927 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front all suspension components corroded

Front front prop shaft has been removed

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 130,521 miles

Front Prop shaft has been removed

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear, across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 120,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

prop shaft has been removed

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 20 Jan 2021 120,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake pads on limit

prop shaft has been removed

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,566 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,998 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,329 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 85,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,883 miles

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

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,860 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 62,860 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,018 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 38,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,176 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 LKG is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO59 LKG, 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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AO59 LKG is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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