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FL59 FKS

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,244 mi
Last recorded58,244 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 58,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 58,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 58,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 57,088 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 57,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,492 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 54,089 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 52,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,384 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 48,375 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,599 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,065 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 38,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,703 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,933 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FKS 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 83.3%.

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 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 FL59 FKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL59 FKS registered?

FL59 FKS is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is FL59 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 FKS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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