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HV59 XTA

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,754 mi
Last recorded86,754 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 XTA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 86,754 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,607 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Coil spring corroded All coil springs have corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 82,606 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Coil spring corroded All coil springs have corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,423 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components from full view.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish at base. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish at base. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 74,291 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Engine oil level on minimum mark when checked on pre- check

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 70,565 miles

Surface corrosion to all suspension components front and rear

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively frame of tow bar has some light corrosion (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 70,565 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected n/s/r hand brake not working correctly and worn down low as hardly any performance reading (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake lever pivot excessively tight Linkage lever on diff is not hardly moving and seized (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Surface corrosion to all suspension components front and rear

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively frame of tow bar has some light corrosion (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,322 miles

corrosion in front subframe and suspension components

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear chassis

corrosion in rear axle and suspension components

heavy corrosion in tow bar

slight damage to o/s front section of outer sill panel

vehicle engine cover fitted unable to fully check some components

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,284 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSHES ARE WORN AND SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW ON INSIDE PART OF TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSHES ARE WORN AND SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW ON INSIDE PART OF TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,220 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 56,218 miles

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

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,013 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 44,071 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,329 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 22,373 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 XTA is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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