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LD59 NLV

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,590 mi
Last recorded81,590 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 81,590 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,884 miles

Offside Front wheel binding, but tested on decelerometer ok

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced "A" brackets left and right where longitudinal trailing arms mount attach heavily corroded and flaked with rust. currently secure but further thinning of the steel by corrosion will make the brackets unserviceable (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 77,881 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever reaches stop during dynamic brake test indicating no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front wheel binding, but tested on decelerometer ok

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced "A" brackets left and right where longitudinal trailing arms mount attach heavily corroded and flaked with rust. currently secure but further thinning of the steel by corrosion will make the brackets unserviceable (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,810 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 65,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,194 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,453 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 46,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,217 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,980 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 NLV 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 81.3%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV registered?

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

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