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GL09 UJK

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,458 mi
Last recorded106,458 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 UJK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 106,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Park Brake Only Just Made Minimum Efficiency

Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,788 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 103,788 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 94,730 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 94,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,604 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 80,604 miles

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

Advise front brake pads are earing thin

Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,916 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Front tyre heavy inner wear void of tread

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Fail 27 Jun 2019 68,916 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Front tyre heavy inner wear void of tread

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

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 63,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,257 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

offside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,647 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,180 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,817 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 UJK is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK registered?

GL09 UJK is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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