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FG59 ZYL

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,481 mi
Last recorded107,481 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 105,445 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 100,939 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,312 miles

fuel tank damp

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,231 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 81,042 miles

Cracks in front Tyre treads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 81,042 miles

Cracks in front Tyre treads

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,881 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 71,811 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,231 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 64,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,536 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear wiper not working

Fail 20 Oct 2015 48,536 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear wiper not working

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,988 miles

front brake pads low

front disc's slightly lipped

nearside rear bump stop slightly splitting

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,734 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 ZYL is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

FG59 ZYL is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is FG59 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 ZYL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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