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KT09 LYP

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,198 mi
Last recorded131,198 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 LYP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 131,198 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 131,186 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/ marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/ marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 123,690 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges 245/65/17

Pass 1 Apr 2024 116,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 116,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 109,702 miles

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

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

front prop shaft removed

Fail 30 Mar 2023 109,702 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud or nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front prop shaft removed

Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,404 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

front prop shaft removed

Pass 31 Mar 2021 99,913 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks on sidewalls

o/s/f tyre is worn on edges and cracks on sidewall

slight corrison underneath vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2021 99,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks on sidewalls

o/s/f tyre is worn on edges and cracks on sidewall

slight corrison underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2020 95,585 miles

All tyres are perished 245/65/17

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,418 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,791 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,626 miles

Central Rear Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,019 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,605 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 58,599 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,201 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tie rod has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,761 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 33,761 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,721 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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KT09 LYP is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KT09 LYP, 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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KT09 LYP is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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