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DY59 UHV

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,420 mi
Last recorded78,420 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 UHV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 78,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 76,392 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 72,580 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 72,538 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,223 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,509 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 52,863 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,345 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 40,567 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 40,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,903 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyers starting to perish

Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,440 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 28,440 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 20,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,856 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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DY59 UHV is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY59 UHV, 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

How do I check the history of DY59 UHV?

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What year was DY59 UHV registered?

DY59 UHV is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is DY59 UHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 UHV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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