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GFZ 9546

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,858 mi
Last recorded108,858 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 9546
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 108,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Under body sealed

Fail 19 Jan 2026 108,853 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Under body sealed

Pass 11 Jul 2024 102,296 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 98,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 90,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rubber brake hoes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rubber brake hoes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability link into anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,828 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 76,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Trailer Electrical Socket Damaged So That Lead Cannot Be Securely Connected (7PIN)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,408 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,309 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 69,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,296 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 56,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,030 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,105 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 33,105 miles

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

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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GFZ 9546 is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFZ 9546, 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 GFZ 9546 registered?

GFZ 9546 is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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