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LD59 NOU

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 103,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 103,688 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe corroded and leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,471 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 100,470 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 102,368 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 91,741 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 91,741 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 83,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 68,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to under side of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,741 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,315 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,811 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 52,036 miles

Detatchable tow ball missing at time of test

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 52,036 miles

Detatchable tow ball missing at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,242 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NOU is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

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

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