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LB59 UZP

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,181 mi
Last recorded126,181 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 UZP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 126,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 126,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 120,553 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front dif driveshaft seal (nearside) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 114,211 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 108,348 miles

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

Front fogs inop

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm, worn on inner edge, and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from boost pipe / intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front diff case / n/s shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 108,348 miles

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

Front fogs inop

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm, worn on inner edge, and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" norvac fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from boost pipe / intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front diff case / n/s shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,217 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,342 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 96,342 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 91,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 85,263 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,465 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 79,465 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,978 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,178 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 45,325 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,546 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 23,794 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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LB59 UZP is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LB59 UZP, 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 LB59 UZP registered?

LB59 UZP is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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