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LD59 FJA

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,034 mi
Last recorded123,034 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 123,034 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 123,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 102,281 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 102,281 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,418 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 98,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 97,563 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 97,547 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill excessively corroded out of prescribed area

Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 76,436 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,770 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,498 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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LD59 FJA 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 76.5%.

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 FJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD59 FJA registered?

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

Is LD59 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 FJA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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