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GJ08 XNU

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,456 mi
Last recorded66,456 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XNU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 66,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,804 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 64,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 62,546 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 62,546 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,132 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,392 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 55,392 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2020 54,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald inner edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,355 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 41,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,662 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 32,662 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,153 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,354 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,135 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 XNU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GJ08 XNU, 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 GJ08 XNU registered?

GJ08 XNU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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