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FP09 LZR

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,935 mi
Last recorded74,935 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 LZR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 74,935 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 73,649 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,689 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,961 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 62,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 59,213 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 53,027 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 53,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 51,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 44,077 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 44,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,723 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,344 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 39,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2014 36,845 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,060 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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FP09 LZR 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 FP09 LZR, 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 FP09 LZR registered?

FP09 LZR is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is FP09 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 LZR 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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