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GBA 211

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,589 mi
Last recorded56,589 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBA 211
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 56,589 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 55,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 54,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 52,978 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 52,974 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 51,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 50,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 43,355 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 43,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working fitted new bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2017 39,413 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner

Pass 19 May 2016 37,663 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,879 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,870 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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GBA 211 is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GBA 211, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBA 211 registered?

GBA 211 is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is GBA 211 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBA 211 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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