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LD59 FHZ

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,246 mi
Last recorded102,246 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 FHZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 102,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 99,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 96,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 96,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LSV Forwards Over Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LSV Forwards over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,396 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,952 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Dec 2021 88,951 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,352 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,519 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,798 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,824 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 52,490 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,164 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,302 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FHZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LD59 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

LD59 FHZ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is LD59 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 FHZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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