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FY59 LSV

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,481 mi
Last recorded132,481 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 LSV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 132,481 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff casing corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear spring mounts/ structure surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2021 128,955 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 128,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 123,246 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 123,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 113,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam and phone holder removed from screen and left on front passenger seat. National Trust sticker repositioned out of wiper arc. ()

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 113,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam and phone holder removed from screen and left on front passenger seat. National Trust sticker repositioned out of wiper arc. ()

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 101,484 miles

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

Corrosion under car and suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured Small hole in light unit taped up. (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,692 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,642 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 61,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,798 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,468 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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FY59 LSV is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FY59 LSV, 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 FY59 LSV registered?

FY59 LSV is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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