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GF09 VJJ

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,726 mi
Last recorded72,726 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 VJJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 72,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 70,490 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 70,490 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,276 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes over axle corroded and others covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack ends have play, especially on the OSF (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 66,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 62,435 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strongly advise. ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle,both. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 2. ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 58,934 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to 13 pin socket at time of test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 53,466 miles

7 pin adapter fitted at time of test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near & offside (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 46,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near & offside (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,888 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 40,808 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 40,808 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 38,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 36,081 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,097 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 24,548 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 VJJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black 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 GF09 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

GF09 VJJ is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is GF09 VJJ safe to buy?

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