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LD59 NVW

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,346 mi
Last recorded115,346 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2020 115,346 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing Front prop shaft (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rust surface under body and suspension

Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,619 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 106,611 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 93,620 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,614 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,557 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,288 miles

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

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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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 NVW is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

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

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