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DX59 LXT

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,176 mi
Last recorded95,176 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 LXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 95,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,665 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 90,660 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 85,450 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 85,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,327 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,692 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 73,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,462 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 69,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 65,765 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 65,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.04 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 61,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,532 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,782 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 52,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,141 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f front positional lamps dull

Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,126 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f front positional lamps dull

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,533 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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DX59 LXT is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DX59 LXT, 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 DX59 LXT registered?

DX59 LXT is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is DX59 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX59 LXT shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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