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FY59 UUA

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,742 mi
Last recorded147,742 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 147,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 143,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 139,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 139,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 134,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 128,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 122,725 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 116,256 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 113,451 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Jan 2020 113,451 miles

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Feb 2019 108,435 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 102,813 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,289 miles

Nsf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,547 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 88,547 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened On rear axle as marked (3.5.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,586 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,079 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,100 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 42,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear 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 UUA is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black 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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

FY59 UUA is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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