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GJ58 RMV

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,398 mi
Last recorded105,398 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 RMV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 105,398 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,290 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 95,287 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 91,393 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,467 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,828 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 68,459 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,767 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low and has a nail in the tread

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,639 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,229 miles

offside rear tyre approx' 3mm remaining

Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,775 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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GJ58 RMV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ58 RMV, 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 GJ58 RMV registered?

GJ58 RMV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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