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GF09 VUL

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,419 mi
Last recorded94,419 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 VUL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 94,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 90,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 86,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 82,529 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 82,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 78,524 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 78,524 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 75,471 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))

Pass 15 May 2020 71,912 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 71,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 66,789 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 66,789 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 59,891 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 59,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 52,505 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,656 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 45,656 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 39,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre perishing

osr tyre perishing

Pass 17 May 2014 32,640 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 25,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,166 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 VUL is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GF09 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

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

Is GF09 VUL safe to buy?

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