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LD59 NME

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,345 mi
Last recorded127,345 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 127,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 121,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 115,221 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 98,983 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s perished starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to fail (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise front prop shaft has been removed

Fail 1 Aug 2022 98,983 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s perished starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to fail (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise front prop shaft has been removed

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 76,483 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,994 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,206 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 51,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,733 miles

rear brake pads lowish

Fail 18 Sep 2014 35,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads lowish

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,180 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 NME 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 75%.

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

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