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AK59 SVC

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,878 mi
Last recorded127,878 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 SVC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 127,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2025 127,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps broken wire in loom (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 117,080 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 117,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 114,750 miles

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

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

rear axel corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2023 114,750 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low both. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear near fuel tank . (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 112,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and repaired (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakes pipes running down o/s chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine cover with oil inc dif and chassis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 112,282 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler neck pipe ( rear of tank slightly wet) (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and repaired (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakes pipes running down o/s chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine cover with oil inc dif and chassis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,394 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,598 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 102,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement on rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine / inter cooler /pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,191 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,974 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,994 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 33,536 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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AK59 SVC is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 AK59 SVC, 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 AK59 SVC registered?

AK59 SVC is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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