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LD59 NUE

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,470 mi
Last recorded90,470 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 90,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 83,874 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 82,696 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside has age related corrosion in various areas

Pass 29 Mar 2023 81,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,860 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 77,790 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,668 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,887 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 67,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,949 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 60,949 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 54,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 54,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,711 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 42,711 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,579 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 NUE is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD59 NUE registered?

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

Is LD59 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 NUE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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