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FG59 DDX

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,725 mi
Last recorded102,725 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 DDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 102,725 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,888 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 96,877 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,813 miles

Poor resrve travel on parking brake

Fail 8 Jan 2021 88,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Poor resrve travel on parking brake

Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,854 miles

Nearside nsf tyre low on edge

Fail 6 Jan 2020 82,854 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside nsf tyre low on edge

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,339 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,520 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 67,520 miles

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Tow bar auxiliary socket wiring (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,931 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 43,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,238 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 12,749 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 DDX is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DDX, 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 DDX registered?

FG59 DDX is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FG59 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 DDX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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