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AO59 DZR

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,825 mi
Last recorded118,825 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 DZR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 118,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,779 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 108,227 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,581 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 98,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,542 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit on center section of tread.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,323 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 65,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,379 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,130 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 28,012 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AO59 DZR is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO59 DZR, 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 AO59 DZR registered?

AO59 DZR is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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