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LD59 NNR

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,395 mi
Last recorded125,395 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 125,395 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Fail 17 Jan 2025 125,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,412 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 113,640 miles

offside front slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,697 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive top of engine under cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

handbrake warning light flashes on intermittently

Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,268 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight wear ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,924 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 87,737 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,467 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,650 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 67,835 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,026 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,946 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 NNR 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 NNR, 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 NNR registered?

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

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