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LC59 JXR

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,162 mi
Last recorded75,162 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 JXR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 75,162 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 73,636 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 73,634 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 71,721 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

park brake high may require adjustment or repair

Fail 13 Dec 2024 71,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

park brake high may require adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,867 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 67,867 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,245 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 63,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,155 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 58,155 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 8 Dec 2020 53,219 miles

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

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

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 4 Dec 2020 53,125 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,536 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,215 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,117 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,434 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on 3mm

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

long hand brake travel

wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Oct 2013 18,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 18,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 13,230 miles

oil leak all over underside of engine

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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LC59 JXR is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LC59 JXR, 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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What year was LC59 JXR registered?

LC59 JXR is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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