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LB09 LJK

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,839 mi
Last recorded141,839 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 LJK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 141,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 127,975 miles

Brake fluid mid level

Front disc pads 50% worn

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S/F of the intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 127,975 miles

Brake fluid mid level

Front disc pads 50% worn

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S/F of the intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 113,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,763 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn & stepped on the inner edges

ll rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

Fail 26 Sep 2018 97,763 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn & stepped on the inner edges

ll rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,160 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,186 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc lipped & worn

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Rear brake disc lipped

Rear brakes slightly grabbey

Fail 9 Oct 2015 47,186 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc lipped & worn

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear brake disc lipped

Rear brakes slightly grabbey

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,254 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,826 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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LB09 LJK is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LB09 LJK, 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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LB09 LJK is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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