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FL59 XPY

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,351 mi
Last recorded144,351 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 144,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 144,331 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 129,312 miles

nearside front play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Aug 2024 120,853 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2023 120,839 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2020 120,824 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Dec 2020 120,824 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 107,409 miles

Central Front engine oil leak

Central parking brake cable securing bolts were loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 82,737 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,721 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,078 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,356 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,331 miles

advise BOTH front tyres on 3mm

strong advise major oil leak under engine

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 XPY is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

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

Is FL59 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 XPY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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