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GW09 GAW

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,466 mi
Last recorded71,466 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW09 GAW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 71,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 70,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,760 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 68,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,323 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,353 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 57,464 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,768 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 25,282 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 25,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 8,552 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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GW09 GAW 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 87.5%.

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 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 GW09 GAW, 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 GW09 GAW registered?

GW09 GAW is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is GW09 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW09 GAW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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