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FD59 PZG

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,132 mi
Last recorded95,132 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 PZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 95,132 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

parking brake leaver has little reserve travel

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 May 2025 93,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axel corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2025 93,580 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Offside Front tyre is out of shape on inner

Offside sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,363 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both rear wheels difficult to rotate by hand when jacked up

Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,047 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,350 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 77,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,223 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 69,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,502 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,264 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,306 miles

EXHAUST EMISSIONS RESULTS CLOSE TO LIMIT.

PARK-BRAKE LINKAGE PARTIALLY SEIZED.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,318 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,956 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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FD59 PZG is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FD59 PZG, 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 FD59 PZG registered?

FD59 PZG is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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