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GY59 ZGU

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,134 mi
Last recorded88,134 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ZGU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 88,134 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 88,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 80,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,060 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2457016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,983 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,776 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 53,351 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 51,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm toward inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt very slow to retract and requires assistance

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and o/s/f cracked/perished - n/s/r cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 51,207 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm toward inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt very slow to retract and requires assistance

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and o/s/f cracked/perished - n/s/r cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,883 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 37,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 31,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,653 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 22,757 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,757 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 ZGU is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY59 ZGU registered?

GY59 ZGU is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is GY59 ZGU safe to buy?

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