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GL09 ZSF

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,949 mi
Last recorded112,949 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 112,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2023 112,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 105,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 102,107 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 96,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,279 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,980 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlight cleaning device damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,377 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,755 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 ZSF is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

GL09 ZSF is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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