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BK59 OMV

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,278 mi
Last recorded117,278 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 OMV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,278 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 117,260 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 144,142 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 114,125 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 110,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 106,892 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 106,892 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 105,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 97,550 miles

slight play in front & rear anti roll bar links

slight play in rear propshaft coupling

Fail 29 Dec 2016 97,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in front & rear anti roll bar links

slight play in rear propshaft coupling

Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,896 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,364 miles

oil leak from front of engine bay area

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,919 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 39,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BK59 OMV is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK59 OMV, 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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BK59 OMV is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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