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BK09 AEF

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,638 mi
Last recorded100,638 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 AEF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,638 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to frey (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 100,483 miles

Central Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to frey (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyres cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,319 miles

The front position lamp(s) intensity are poor in operation

Fail 27 Sep 2019 76,318 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement across rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs (71%)

Nearside Rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a binding wheel

The front position lamp(s) intensity are poor in operation

The park brake lever operation indicates that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Universal reflectors fitted to the nearside and offside rear bumper adjacent to the original positions

Fail 26 Oct 2018 71,826 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Axle (2) (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Park brake lever working travel is incorrectly adjusted and indicates that service/repairs are required

Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,703 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre at 2mm

Pass 11 Oct 2016 56,842 miles

Engine Cover Under Tray

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,839 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,945 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 AEF is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEF, 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 AEF registered?

BK09 AEF is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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