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DY59 VNP

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,309 mi
Last recorded85,309 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 85,309 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 79,906 miles

n/s/r/ inner sill repaired and under sealed

under body rear corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2024 79,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,999 miles

front brake pads are low .

number plates ! numbers and letters should be solid black !

underside,suspension and some brake components are corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,578 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 72,577 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing excessively corroded no longer attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded slight crack (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 69,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup rotten (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup rotten (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability axle stabiliser bracket rotten and detached from axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,078 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,917 miles

the lettering and numbers on both number plates must be solid black!

underside is corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,015 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency on minimum requirement of 16%

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,688 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency on 19%

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,348 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on the inside but NOT within central 3/4s

Parking brake efficiency at 19%

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,566 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,962 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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 VNP is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VNP, 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 DY59 VNP registered?

DY59 VNP is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is DY59 VNP safe to buy?

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