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LD59 NMX

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,203 mi
Last recorded114,203 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 114,203 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade too small (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 103,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 96,768 miles

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

Rear chassis corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 22 Feb 2021 91,118 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,179 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edges

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 72,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear running on top of chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear running on chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edges

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,963 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 64,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight p[lay in n/s/r anti roll bar

Pass 20 Feb 2016 56,650 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 56,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,418 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,032 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 43,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,701 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)

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 NMX 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NMX, 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 NMX registered?

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

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