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FY59 WDS

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,319 mi
Last recorded120,319 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 120,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 112,354 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,143 miles

surface corrosion all over underneath of vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2021 102,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion all over underneath of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,400 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,971 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 82,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 71,001 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

rear bump stops deteriorated

various brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,044 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

o/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,601 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,368 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,990 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,058 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 WDS is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

FY59 WDS is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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