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GF09 YNA

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,917 mi
Last recorded128,917 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 128,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel tank showing signs that it has leaked

Fail 11 Sep 2025 128,854 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel tank showing signs that it has leaked

Pass 3 Sep 2024 123,394 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,099 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 118,091 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,120 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 99,863 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,277 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

PARKING BRAKE requirements only just met. VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,034 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,507 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 88,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes across rear axle extensive corrosion and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes have extensive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement at rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush has excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component excessively worn towbar has extensive corroson (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,892 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,757 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,653 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,473 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 50,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,831 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 31,563 miles

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 YNA is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YNA, 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 YNA registered?

GF09 YNA is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is GF09 YNA safe to buy?

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