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GF09 DBU

2009 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,305 mi
Last recorded72,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 DBU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,305 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 70,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 68,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

extensive underbody corrosion

parking brake only just meets minimum requirements

Fail 3 Jan 2024 68,533 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

extensive underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,845 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,182 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 59,995 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,756 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 56,755 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to check as fuel door wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,747 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 45,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 30,203 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,554 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)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 16,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 12,392 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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GF09 DBU is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF09 DBU, 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 GF09 DBU registered?

GF09 DBU is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is GF09 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 DBU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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