2009 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · LO09 AFU
2009 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 97,120 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO09 AFU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2023
- 97,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO09 AFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Sorento (LO09 AFU) between April 2012 and January 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LO09 AFU Mileage History
- 05/04/201227,725 mi
- 19/03/201330,638 mi+2,913 mi
- 07/04/201435,076 mi+4,438 mi
- 20/04/201541,083 mi+6,007 mi
- 08/08/201655,121 mi+14,038 mi
- 29/08/201770,649 mi+15,528 mi
- 24/08/201877,498 mi+6,849 mi
- 21/08/201981,226 mi+3,728 mi
- 16/01/202082,685 mi+1,459 mi
- 21/01/202082,686 mi+1 mi
- 18/01/202186,967 mi+4,281 mi
- 18/01/202186,967 mi
- 17/01/202292,131 mi+5,164 mi
- 17/01/202397,120 mi+4,989 mi
Average of roughly 6,435 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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