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K40 GUN

2009 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,398 mi
Last recorded94,398 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sorento72,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 GUN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 94,398 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 89,948 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 83,086 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 79,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 75,565 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft sliding joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 72,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,582 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,824 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 61,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 56,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,578 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 44,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,657 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,051 miles

right rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,071 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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K40 GUN 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 93.8%.

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 K40 GUN, 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 K40 GUN registered?

K40 GUN is a 2009 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is K40 GUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 GUN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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