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LC09 BTE

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,904 mi
Last recorded111,904 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 111,904 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R lower link bar front bush has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R Lower link bar has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Quiet a serious oil leak over engine/gearbox

Rear Both rear bump stops have disintigrated

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,926 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 106,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 100,950 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 100,851 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,465 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 95,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,663 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,935 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 84,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,417 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,309 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,552 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,826 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 36,974 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 24,871 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 24,871 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,215 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 BTE 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 73.7%.

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

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