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FG59 NRN

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,627 mi
Last recorded135,627 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 135,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,788 miles

general corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Fail 19 Aug 2020 121,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 104,726 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 104,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES OVER TANK TO FLEXES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEX TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm IN CENTRE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,692 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 91,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,466 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 85,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 73,290 miles

front pads very low

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

rear pads very low

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,839 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 47,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,539 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 NRN 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 62.5%.

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 NRN, 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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FG59 NRN is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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