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BK09 AAY

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 AAY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,967 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 85,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 81,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 76,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 75,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 75,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,474 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,852 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,916 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,374 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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BK09 AAY 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 83.3%.

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 BK09 AAY, 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 BK09 AAY registered?

BK09 AAY is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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