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GJ59 WKF

2009 Kia Sorento

Beige Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 WKF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,055 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,961 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,377 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,628 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 71,628 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,992 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,840 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 33,840 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GJ59 WKF is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Beige with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ59 WKF, 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 GJ59 WKF registered?

GJ59 WKF is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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