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AO59 FXJ

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,854 mi
Last recorded59,854 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 59,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear,n/s/r and both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2025 59,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 57,104 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 54,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 54,154 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 51,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 51,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and both front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 45,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and both front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,602 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 44,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,267 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 36,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,880 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Sep 2012 14,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 FXJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO59 FXJ, 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 FXJ registered?

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

Is AO59 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 FXJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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