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LD59 NYL

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 NYL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 103,710 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 103,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2021 98,832 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on walls

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2021 98,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking on walls

Pass 31 Dec 2020 89,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,203 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 79,203 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 67,813 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 67,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,830 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,120 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,674 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 46,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,088 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear tyres are perished and have lots of cuts

Fail 3 Sep 2014 40,079 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both rear tyres are perished and have lots of cuts

n/s/r light broken

Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2013 33,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,928 miles

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

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

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 NYL is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NYL, 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 NYL registered?

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

Is LD59 NYL safe to buy?

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