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FJ59 AYY

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,487 mi
Last recorded73,487 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 AYY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases metal pipe for egr valve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

acid residue on battery tray

Fail 4 Aug 2020 73,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases metal pipe for egr valve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

acid residue on battery tray

Pass 31 May 2019 65,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 55,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,465 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 50,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,684 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 46,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,439 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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FJ59 AYY is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ59 AYY, 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 FJ59 AYY registered?

FJ59 AYY is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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