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LD59 NTN

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,010 mi
Last recorded148,010 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 NTN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 148,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 147,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 128,966 miles

Front front propshaft not connected

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 128,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front propshaft not connected

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,794 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 104,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,512 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))

inter-cooler shield excessively corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 76,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 69,354 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 69,314 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 60,446 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 44,691 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 34,402 miles

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

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

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

cut in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,132 miles

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 NTN is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NTN, 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 NTN registered?

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

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