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LD59 NWA

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,350 mi
Last recorded88,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 88,350 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED ( BODY , SUSPENSION ETC )

Fail 26 Jul 2023 88,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED ( BODY , SUSPENSION ETC )

Pass 30 Jan 2023 86,413 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

rear backing plates corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 83,038 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 83,009 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pivot has restricted free movement on rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 28kgf (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 79,112 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake pivot on rear axle stiff

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,977 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,977 miles

Offside headlamp pattern weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brakes slight bind

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

hand brake travel high

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,493 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads wearing low

front disc worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,078 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,958 miles

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

Offside Front 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 NWA is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NWA, 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 NWA registered?

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

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