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FG08 GNU

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,070 mi
Last recorded60,070 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GNU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 60,070 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 59,379 miles

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

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))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Jan 2024 56,786 miles

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

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

general under body corossion

Pass 3 Jan 2023 54,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2021 50,853 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,654 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underseal required all underbody prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2019 45,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 41,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 37,006 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,339 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,250 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cracking on sidewalls of all tyres

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

towbar electric sockets mounting plate corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,819 miles

slight oil leak from lower intercooler pipe at offside

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,346 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,693 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,360 miles

under body covered in underseal

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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FG08 GNU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 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 FG08 GNU, 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 18 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG08 GNU registered?

FG08 GNU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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