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BU09 KFR

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,629 mi
Last recorded84,629 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 KFR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,629 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,033 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 80,027 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement rear parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,859 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake performance only just met mot standard

Pass 7 Mar 2019 71,139 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 71,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,398 miles

very slight play felt in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,619 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 59,619 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,355 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2015 53,354 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,729 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,633 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 27,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BU09 KFR is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU09 KFR, 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 BU09 KFR registered?

BU09 KFR is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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