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LD59 NPU

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,901 mi
Last recorded90,901 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,901 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,409 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 84,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 79,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 79,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,286 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 72,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 50,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,891 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,436 miles

All tyres 3mm

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,754 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 34,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges

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 NPU 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 82.4%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

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

Is LD59 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 NPU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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