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LD59 NKW

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,896 mi
Last recorded100,896 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 100,896 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))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 100,886 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 99,219 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,367 miles

Front antiroll bar link boots cracking

back of sills corroding

both front upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

both track rod end boots cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2021 93,283 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

coil springs corroding

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2020 90,716 miles

Nearside Front track rod end boot cracking

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

both front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,249 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 83,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,851 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle underside chassi and components undersealed in places

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,224 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,453 miles

Nearside Front inner rack

Fail 23 Apr 2016 68,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front inner rack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 61,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 53,544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,381 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,512 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 NKW is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

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

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