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GD08 OBT

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,287 mi
Last recorded117,287 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 OBT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 117,287 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around the gearbox oil cooler hose joint area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play CHANGE SOON (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bulb holder corroded (earth problem ?) (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 111,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged retaining bracket to stub axle loose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around front oil cooler area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 111,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged retaining bracket to stub axle loose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working fitted 1 x380 bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around front oil cooler area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,728 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 108,724 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,234 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 104,231 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play borderline pass/hub movement excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 103,402 miles

O/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 May 2017 92,304 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 92,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 83,025 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 75,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 75,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 63,180 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 53,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,300 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 33,060 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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GD08 OBT is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GD08 OBT, 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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GD08 OBT is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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