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GJ08 KVA

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

137,636 mi
Last recorded137,636 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 KVA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 137,636 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no engine oil on inspection engine damage likely to of occured (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside axle top suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (d) bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 132,917 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 132,912 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Of Vehicle Various places as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 131,224 miles

Front Propshaft slide worn

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Chassis getting very rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2022 131,210 miles

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

Front Propshaft slide worn

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Chassis getting very rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,245 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 126,241 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 121,219 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,943 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 113,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes judder when applied

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,267 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Front prop shaft worn on splines

Hand brake cable pivot on the rear axle worn

Hand brake only just met the limit at 16%

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 104,255 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Front prop shaft worn on splines

Hand brake cable pivot on the rear axle worn

Hand brake only just met the limit at 16%

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 96,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front prop shaft worn on splines

Handbrake cable pivot point on axle worn

Fail 9 Mar 2017 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front prop shaft worn on splins

Handbrake cable pivot point on axle worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Thorn in Nearside front outer side wall of tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,872 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front propshaft worn spline

Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front propshaft worn spline

Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,275 miles

Both front tyres smooth on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2014 59,270 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres smooth on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,360 miles

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,360 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 19,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GJ08 KVA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GJ08 KVA, 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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GJ08 KVA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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