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FY09 LNE

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,844 mi
Last recorded99,844 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 LNE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 99,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,922 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in nsf inner joint ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,270 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 87,213 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,832 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both o/s and n/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,185 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,041 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,187 miles

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,484 miles

o/s steering rack end slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,595 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,445 miles

gearbox oil leak

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 LNE is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 LNE registered?

FY09 LNE is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is FY09 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 LNE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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