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FL59 VLU

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,604 mi
Last recorded115,604 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 VLU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 115,604 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight leak from washer bottle

Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,750 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 100,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,604 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 78,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,423 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,216 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,826 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,895 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,161 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 VLU is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

FL59 VLU is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is FL59 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 VLU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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