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LD59 NUU

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,574 mi
Last recorded129,574 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 129,574 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floorpan outer skin excessively corroded

both inner wheel arches heavily waxoyled and underbody corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 129,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel arches corroded and heavily undersealed

Floor not fully secure outer section corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 124,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 119,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,505 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 114,505 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 108,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,313 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,092 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 80,156 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,049 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 50,590 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,643 miles

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

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

Offside 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 NUU is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

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

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