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GJ58 YHB

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,620 mi
Last recorded125,620 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 125,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 116,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 104,314 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 104,314 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 93,652 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,883 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Dec 2017 82,883 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2016 73,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 73,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

moved items in drivers view

Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,637 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 YHB is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YHB, 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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GJ58 YHB is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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