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HV59 XSZ

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,980 mi
Last recorded108,980 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 XSZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 108,980 miles

Front shock absorbers are poor

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of the engine/gearbox and near the nearside front wheel arch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 108,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorbers are poor

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of the engine/gearbox and near the nearside front wheel arch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 94,848 miles

suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 25 Jul 2025 94,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Slightly general corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 89,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 84,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 69,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 61,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 53,476 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,087 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,094 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,205 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 39,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 24,139 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2012 18,275 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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HV59 XSZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV59 XSZ, 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 HV59 XSZ registered?

HV59 XSZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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