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FN58 BFM

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,828 mi
Last recorded156,828 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 BFM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 156,828 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 156,828 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 143,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 130,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 117,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 104,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 93,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,094 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 87,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,962 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 75,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,347 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 70,347 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,299 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,203 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,642 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 51,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,827 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,926 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,705 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FN58 BFM is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN58 BFM, 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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FN58 BFM is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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