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KV59 FBG

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,165 mi
Last recorded116,165 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 FBG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,165 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 116,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 98,932 miles

Offside Front small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,942 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 96,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 96,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,460 miles

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2019 91,426 miles

both rear yyres wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,800 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and perished (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and perished (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,825 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,425 miles

Front Both front tyres worn inner edges

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,996 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 37,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KV59 FBG is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KV59 FBG, 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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KV59 FBG is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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