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FD09 BBK

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,260 mi
Last recorded105,260 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 BBK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,260 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 105,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 100,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 95,511 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,866 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 89,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TYRE SIZE 245-70-16

Pass 17 Mar 2022 83,188 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,349 miles

Rear diff noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,408 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 56,408 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracking on tread

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

TYRE SIZE 245-70-16

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,823 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

TYRE SIZE 245-70-16

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,588 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,459 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,656 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,051 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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FD09 BBK is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FD09 BBK, 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 FD09 BBK registered?

FD09 BBK is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is FD09 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 BBK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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