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FY59 SXA

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,410 mi
Last recorded85,410 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 85,410 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 84,818 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 83,365 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,604 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 80,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,710 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded at rear section area.

Fail 20 Jun 2022 76,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.04 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded at rear section area.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,729 miles

Metal fuel pipes corroded at rear section area.

Fail 2 Jul 2021 75,729 miles

Metal fuel pipes corroded at rear section area.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,876 miles

Advise handbrake travel high

Fail 22 Jun 2018 68,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,208 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,421 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 18,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,573 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 SXA is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

FY59 SXA is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is FY59 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 SXA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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