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FY09 LJO

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,946 mi
Last recorded133,946 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 LJO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 133,946 miles

n/s/r sill is corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 130,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 127,107 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 127,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 123,355 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 123,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front both plpes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 121,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 116,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 108,018 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 96,735 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 86,805 miles

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

Noted child seat fitted to nearside rear seat - seat belt not fully checked.

Pass 20 May 2015 74,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 46,798 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,357 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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FY09 LJO 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 86.7%.

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 FY09 LJO, 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 FY09 LJO registered?

FY09 LJO is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is FY09 LJO safe to buy?

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