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GK59 VVO

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,369 mi
Last recorded104,369 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VVO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 104,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 98,456 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,616 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,506 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,498 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 50,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2018 49,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,991 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,081 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,253 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,584 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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GK59 VVO is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GK59 VVO, 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 GK59 VVO registered?

GK59 VVO is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is GK59 VVO safe to buy?

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