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GU09 MVL

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,097 mi
Last recorded120,097 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 MVL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,097 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Slight weep from nearside of front differential.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 120,086 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside number plate lamp not working.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Slight weep from nearside of front differential.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,553 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,342 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 91,342 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,664 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 76,664 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,957 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

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 MVL is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

GU09 MVL is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is GU09 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 MVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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