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GU09 MVD

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,303 mi
Last recorded124,303 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 MVD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 124,303 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 124,303 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,951 miles

Slight engine oil leak from filter area

Fail 26 Oct 2016 86,950 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70-16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight engine oil leak from filter area

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,430 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2016 82,409 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 59,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,783 miles

245/70r16

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low

front and rear brake pads low (border line pass)

nearside front bummper/fog light/inner wheel arch trim damaged

offside and nearside front tyres worn onto legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

minor damage to nearside front of car

nearside front fog light damaged

nearside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

one nut missing of exhaust system (cat)

slight corrosion underside of car in places

spaner on exhaust system (removed)

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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GU09 MVD is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU09 MVD, 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 GU09 MVD registered?

GU09 MVD is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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