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GK09 RXG

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,302 mi
Last recorded144,302 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 RXG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 144,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 144,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 138,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 133,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 125,396 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

slight weep steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,225 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 115,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 93,154 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner drumstik (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 93,154 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner drumstik (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,854 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 76,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,687 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

both front tyres are starting to scrub on the inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust has a leak of exhaust gas

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,821 miles

Both front tyres wearing at the edges of the tread, but is not considered to be primary tread for the purpose of the mot.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,452 miles

advise offside front and nearside front wipers split

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,142 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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GK09 RXG 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 78.9%.

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 GK09 RXG, 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 GK09 RXG registered?

GK09 RXG is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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