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AO59 BJK

2009 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,282 mi
Last recorded115,282 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 BJK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,282 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 115,157 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2024 109,816 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 109,639 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 104,457 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 104,138 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,437 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,837 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,690 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 81,689 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,079 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 76,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,409 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,079 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,872 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,568 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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AO59 BJK 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 AO59 BJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO59 BJK registered?

AO59 BJK is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AO59 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 BJK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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