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FG08 JTU

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,843 mi
Last recorded100,843 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JTU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit of 1.6mm. Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm minimum limit 1.6mm . Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 98,059 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jan 2024 96,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly more on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,338 miles

Front wipers badly split but still clearing the screen

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,588 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 86,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,643 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 76,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s rear wheel arch trim missing

Fail 12 Jan 2019 76,046 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s rear wheel arch trim missing

Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 50,458 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2014 45,137 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 45,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,723 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,173 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,553 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,687 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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FG08 JTU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

FG08 JTU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is FG08 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 JTU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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