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FT09 LPF

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,140 mi
Last recorded113,140 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 LPF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 113,140 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank & carrier corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,762 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 May 2023 96,853 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 May 2023 96,853 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of brake pipe(S) (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 May 2022 90,569 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 90,568 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 May 2021 82,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,318 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 77,223 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,481 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,004 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,054 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,400 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,266 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,389 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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FT09 LPF 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 82.4%.

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 FT09 LPF, 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 FT09 LPF registered?

FT09 LPF is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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