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GJ58 YHA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,827 mi
Last recorded104,827 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 YHA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 104,827 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 104,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 89,221 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 89,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,983 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,221 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 71,199 miles

Electrical wiring insecure trailer socket loom (1.9.2a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,878 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,187 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small split o/s wiper blade

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,410 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 YHA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YHA, 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 YHA registered?

GJ58 YHA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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