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BN09 EAC

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,544 mi
Last recorded108,544 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 EAC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 108,544 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 108,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 91,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,070 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 76,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,620 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges & nail in tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges & nail in tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,901 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 60,899 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,274 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 48,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,583 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 31,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,596 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2012 23,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BN09 EAC is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BN09 EAC, 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 BN09 EAC registered?

BN09 EAC is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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