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LD59 FGO

2009 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,938 mi
Last recorded137,938 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 FGO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 137,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 137,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 131,656 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 131,655 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 126,296 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 126,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 120,483 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 120,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 117,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,184 miles

both rear sill backs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 116,184 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear sill backs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 110,738 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,647 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,759 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 80,759 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 45,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LD59 FGO is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LD59 FGO, 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 LD59 FGO registered?

LD59 FGO is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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