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GL09 EXX

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,295 mi
Last recorded79,295 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 EXX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 79,295 miles

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

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 78,709 miles

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

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

all suspension corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 78,709 miles

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

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

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

all suspension corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 78,160 miles

all suspension corroded

underside corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,528 miles

under side corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 77,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under side corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2021 77,125 miles

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

under side corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,140 miles

surface rust on under side

Pass 31 Dec 2019 73,396 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,246 miles

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,372 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,434 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,840 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f dip beam not as bright as n/s/f (needs attention)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r reflector damaged

rear brake pads very low

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,167 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,654 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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GL09 EXX 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 87.5%.

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 GL09 EXX, 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 GL09 EXX registered?

GL09 EXX is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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