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FG59 AYS

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,607 mi
Last recorded108,607 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 AYS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2025 108,607 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,071 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 103,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,557 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,014 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear /play in inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside o/s handbrake low effort/not locking

Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 39,856 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,550 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,271 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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FG59 AYS is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FG59 AYS, 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 FG59 AYS registered?

FG59 AYS is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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