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CN59 CHY

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,676 mi
Last recorded140,676 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 CHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,676 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 140,675 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 116,519 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 116,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear hand brake linkage semi seized

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,891 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,583 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,618 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 60,618 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,623 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 36,623 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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CN59 CHY is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CN59 CHY, 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 CN59 CHY registered?

CN59 CHY is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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