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LB59 UZR

2009 Kia Sorento

Beige Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,379 mi
Last recorded53,379 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 UZR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 53,379 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 51,263 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 15 Dec 2023 48,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 45,477 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 43,038 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 40,520 miles

Rear handbrake has travel advise adjustment

Pass 10 Dec 2019 38,194 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 35,103 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 23,579 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,136 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 14,952 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 10,363 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 UZR is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Beige with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UZR, 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 UZR registered?

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

Is LB59 UZR safe to buy?

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