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FY59 MLN

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,465 mi
Last recorded133,465 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 MLN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 133,465 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 116,604 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 116,604 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,758 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,344 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,665 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,955 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,745 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,386 miles

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

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 MLN is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FY59 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

FY59 MLN is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is FY59 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 MLN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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