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HY59 LSZ

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,676 mi
Last recorded132,676 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 LSZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,676 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 132,676 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 131,343 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

spare wheel badly corroded

travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Dec 2022 131,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

spare wheel badly corroded

travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,113 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low - advise brake check/service (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 112,352 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 112,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 107,400 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 96,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,208 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,252 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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HY59 LSZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY59 LSZ, 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 HY59 LSZ registered?

HY59 LSZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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