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FY59 LTN

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,138 mi
Last recorded102,138 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 LTN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 102,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,399 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside inop (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside inop (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,352 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 83,352 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union above axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight on axle (1.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to renew (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to renew (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to renew (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive on to the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake low readings 17%

Fail 5 Aug 2020 73,306 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to renew (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to renew (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to renew (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive on to the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 66,590 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to chassis ns and os

Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,126 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 34,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 26,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,921 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 LTN is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LTN, 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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FY59 LTN is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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