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LD59 NVE

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,185 mi
Last recorded127,185 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 127,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine and the transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front prop shaft missing

Fail 5 Oct 2023 127,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and the transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front prop shaft missing

Fail 5 Oct 2023 127,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and the transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front prop shaft missing

Pass 21 Sep 2022 120,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 114,481 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (advanced sweat from intercooler/pipework area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (outer sidewall scrubbed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 24 Sep 2021 114,481 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (advanced sweat from intercooler/pipework area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (outer sidewall scrubbed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight advanced (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight advanced engine oil weeps (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn,nsr seat belt twisted.brake fluid reservoir slightly low

decelerometer brake test ed in dry conditions

Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,202 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight advanced oil sweat/weep from turbo intercooler/pipework area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight advanced play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake fluid level slightly low,brake pedal rubber worn,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,tow bar & 13 pin electrical socket fitted.nsf tyre tread getting low & outer sidewall perished/scrubbed.front brake hoses part shrouded.

engine covers & oversills fitted.decelerometer brake tested in wet conditions

Pass 25 Sep 2018 92,371 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 85,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,069 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,082 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 NVE 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 80%.

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 NVE, 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 NVE registered?

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

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