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GJ58 SUH

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,810 mi
Last recorded105,810 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 SUH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 105,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 105,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 89,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 87,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,714 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 84,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,014 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 73,014 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,045 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 55,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,470 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,898 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 44,898 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,420 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,829 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 SUH is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ58 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

GJ58 SUH is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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