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GU09 RWF

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,788 mi
Last recorded48,788 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 48,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside outer front pad is only approx 2mm thickness - advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 43,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 245/60R18 105V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 43,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 245/60R18 105V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S, 2-3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 38,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 32,569 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 32,568 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 26,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2022 26,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,898 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 19,599 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 18,792 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,633 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 15,612 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 15,592 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front and offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre inner tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front and offside front tyre worn heavily on inner tread area

Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,412 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,490 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 9,389 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 5,199 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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GU09 RWF is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU09 RWF, 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 RWF registered?

GU09 RWF is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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