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HG09 GXA

2009 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,195 mi
Last recorded129,195 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 GXA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 129,195 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 128,774 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2020 128,773 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn O/S & N/S Rear drop link excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2019 108,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 108,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both front drop links excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced O/S front headlamp main beam dim (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 94,619 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 94,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 82,645 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear u/j ()

Pass 3 May 2016 74,546 miles

front prop ,rear u/j worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,901 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 57,500 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 48,304 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 48,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,923 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,923 miles

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

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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HG09 GXA is a 2009 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG09 GXA, 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 HG09 GXA registered?

HG09 GXA is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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