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BN59 NCU

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,320 mi
Last recorded72,320 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 NCU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 72,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 68,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,865 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 63,073 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,590 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,969 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 59,967 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,543 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,580 miles

Offside Rear Reflector damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,907 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,439 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,804 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BN59 NCU is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BN59 NCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 NCU registered?

BN59 NCU is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is BN59 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 NCU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN59 NCU have outstanding finance?

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