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FL59 MUW

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,549 mi
Last recorded112,549 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 MUW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,549 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 112,549 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,959 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 100,959 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,392 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 85,392 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint in front prop (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 56,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 May 2019 56,137 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,421 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,010 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,282 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,408 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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FL59 MUW is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

FL59 MUW is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is FL59 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 MUW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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