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CU09 BUJ

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,953 mi
Last recorded96,953 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 BUJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 96,953 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 91,805 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2021 87,001 miles

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 86,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 28 May 2020 84,828 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 84,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 70,937 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,193 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,082 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,855 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 36,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,609 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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CU09 BUJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU09 BUJ, 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 CU09 BUJ registered?

CU09 BUJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is CU09 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU09 BUJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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