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LD59 NXK

2009 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,187 mi
Last recorded102,187 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 NXK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 102,187 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective Loose ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 101,910 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective Loose ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 90,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,101 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 82,101 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,495 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 78,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,525 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,258 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,131 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,734 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 62,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Tail light. (1.9.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,572 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 14 Sep 2015 55,567 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,605 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,911 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,243 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 NXK is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

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

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