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BV09 XKN

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,329 mi
Last recorded110,329 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 XKN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 110,329 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 110,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 103,689 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 103,684 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S AND O/S FRONT UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,531 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,219 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 90,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,361 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 78,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,159 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear metal brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 68,159 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear metal brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

all four brake discs have slight deterioration/pitting/scoring

both wiper blades have slight deterioration

rear axle handbrake cable swivel is seizing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,917 miles

o/s/f seat belt marked ( no weakness in belt )

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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BV09 XKN is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV09 XKN, 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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BV09 XKN is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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