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EF59 KWG

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 KWG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 97,986 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 6 Aug 2024 96,064 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

some travel on handbrake lever

Pass 2 Aug 2023 94,984 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,386 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,194 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 79,819 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

handbrake lever travel on limit

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Fail 7 Jul 2020 79,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

handbrake lever travel on limit

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,712 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 62,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,156 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,255 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cut on outer sidwall

Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,250 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 17,618 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 9,287 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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EF59 KWG is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF59 KWG, 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 EF59 KWG registered?

EF59 KWG is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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