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GU09 RXR

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,406 mi
Last recorded97,406 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 97,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (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))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,169 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 96,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,695 miles

corrosion to chassis rails

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 94,693 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,711 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,874 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 12 Feb 2018 86,872 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,752 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,379 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,966 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,535 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 RXR is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

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

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