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KM59 MLF

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,553 mi
Last recorded115,553 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 MLF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner to outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 108,099 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 108,093 miles

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,245 miles

under body muddy

Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,556 miles

mot test carried out in wet conditions

Fail 2 Feb 2019 91,556 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

mot test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body muddy

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,942 miles

under body muddy

Fail 6 Oct 2016 63,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under body muddy

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,933 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

under body wet due to weather

Fail 6 Oct 2015 51,933 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

under body wet due to weather

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,953 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,247 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 22,247 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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KM59 MLF is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM59 MLF, 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 KM59 MLF registered?

KM59 MLF is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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