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DV59 VEB

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,252 mi
Last recorded161,252 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 VEB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 161,252 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 161,250 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 161,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 152,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 144,571 miles

oil leak

steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2014 117,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,402 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,015 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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DV59 VEB is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV59 VEB, 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 DV59 VEB registered?

DV59 VEB is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is DV59 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 VEB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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