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FN58 BFV

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,314 mi
Last recorded102,314 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 102,314 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2025 102,314 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2025 96,616 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2025 96,616 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2024 90,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle suspension components corroded rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2024 90,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle suspension components corroded rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,415 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 78,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,175 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 76,346 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,456 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,877 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 64,746 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 57,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,727 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,804 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2015 42,804 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,329 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,456 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 21,247 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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FN58 BFV is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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