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EK59 MKO

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 MKO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,457 miles

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

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

exhaust smoke test slow to fall within limits

Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,532 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

diesel smoke test limits only just met

Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on wheel

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,798 miles

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,376 miles

Centre spare wheel requires tightening

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,823 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to recheck headlamps.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 13,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,160 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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EK59 MKO is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK59 MKO, 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 EK59 MKO registered?

EK59 MKO is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is EK59 MKO safe to buy?

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