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LD59 NWR

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,073 mi
Last recorded120,073 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 120,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear, very early replacements needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill holed by corrosion outside prescribed area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2025 112,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlamp beam image weak

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 112,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp beam image weak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,820 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 103,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 102,574 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 102,573 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,488 miles

advise oil damp underneath with oil

Fail 26 Jul 2022 87,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise oil damp underneath with oil

Pass 16 Jul 2021 73,263 miles

Axle corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR and NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR and NSR 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 61,763 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,686 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,430 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 27,501 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,930 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,581 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 18,496 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 9,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small cuts in rear tyres and down to 3 mm

Pass 12 Aug 2013 9,340 miles

small cuts in rear tyres and down to 3 mm

Pass 15 Aug 2012 2,140 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 NWR is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NWR, 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 NWR registered?

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

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