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GJ08 TGV

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,430 mi
Last recorded149,430 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,170 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EGR pipes leaking

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 141,168 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EGR pipes leaking

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 133,103 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 133,103 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 122,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 122,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 107,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 107,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,336 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 88,334 miles

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

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,409 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 69,409 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,025 miles

front tyres wwearing both edges {n/s worst}

n/s wiper blade starting tp split

Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,363 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,555 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,852 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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GJ08 TGV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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