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LC09 JCY

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,235 mi
Last recorded145,235 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 JCY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 145,235 miles

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 131,704 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 131,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 122,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,635 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 110,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,554 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 106,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 101,588 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 101,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2014 86,276 miles

Brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear

N/S/F wiper blade split but still clears effectively

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

Pass 14 May 2013 67,767 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 67,437 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,497 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 JCY is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JCY, 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 JCY is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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