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BV09 XLF

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,326 mi
Last recorded106,326 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 XLF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 106,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output os headlamp output less than ns (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns parking brake efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 99,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,692 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,509 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 71,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,571 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ,side walls slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,822 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 45,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,358 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,931 miles

both rear tyres outer edges cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,112 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,245 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,430 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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BV09 XLF 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 93.8%.

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 BV09 XLF, 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 BV09 XLF registered?

BV09 XLF is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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