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EF59 ZYA

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,272 mi
Last recorded63,272 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 ZYA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 63,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 62,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 61,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 60,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 59,208 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,417 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,176 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,756 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 45,427 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,615 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 38,279 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,266 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,214 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 ZYA is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZYA, 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 EF59 ZYA?

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What year was EF59 ZYA registered?

EF59 ZYA is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is EF59 ZYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 ZYA shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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