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GA57 GKA

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,105 mi
Last recorded53,105 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA57 GKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 53,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 51,155 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,778 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 46,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 43,973 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,174 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,976 miles

Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Fail 24 Jul 2020 39,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 13 Jul 2019 38,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 35,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,006 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 23,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,092 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 13,079 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GA57 GKA 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 88.9%.

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 GA57 GKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GA57 GKA?

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What year was GA57 GKA registered?

GA57 GKA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is GA57 GKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA57 GKA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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