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AD59 SYH

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,335 mi
Last recorded164,335 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 SYH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 164,335 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 159,286 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 152,902 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 147,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 147,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 147,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 137,163 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 118,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box Has Minor Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front Inner Tie Rod Arms Have Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Feathering Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 101,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 101,430 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 81,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 63,574 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 63,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,905 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 36,833 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,265 miles

n/s front seat belt has part of it covered not allowing full inspection suspect cut or damage under covered part

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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AD59 SYH is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD59 SYH, 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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AD59 SYH is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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