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GY59 BTU

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,643 mi
Last recorded88,643 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 BTU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 88,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,596 miles

Front Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 82,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,027 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 61,522 miles

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

engine oil leaking

rear diff input seal leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2017 50,918 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 50,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,958 miles

tyre wear starting on n/s/f outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm @ inner tread wear marker (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,712 miles

strong advice front and rear brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

strong advice o/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm

tyre wear started on both front inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,751 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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GY59 BTU is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY59 BTU, 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 GY59 BTU registered?

GY59 BTU is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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