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FL59 AEY

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,443 mi
Last recorded83,443 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 AEY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 83,443 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 80,283 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 80,278 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 77,644 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 75,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 75,513 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 72,281 miles

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Fail 6 Nov 2021 72,281 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,634 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 66,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 60,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 59,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,505 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 56,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 45,461 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,525 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2013 21,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FL59 AEY is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL59 AEY, 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 FL59 AEY registered?

FL59 AEY is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is FL59 AEY safe to buy?

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