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LC09 BMU

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,602 mi
Last recorded154,602 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 BMU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 154,602 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened bump stop mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff badly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 148,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,938 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 141,938 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 131,599 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 131,595 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,424 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 121,424 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 110,102 miles

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 110,102 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 97,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,477 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 71,477 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,050 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,681 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,407 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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LC09 BMU is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LC09 BMU, 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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LC09 BMU is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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