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GK08 XJM

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,743 mi
Last recorded109,743 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XJM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 109,743 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,344 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,461 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,825 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,926 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 53,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 46,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,759 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,222 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,186 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,815 miles

COOLANT LEAK NS OF ENGINE

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,881 miles

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

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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GK08 XJM is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GK08 XJM, 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 GK08 XJM registered?

GK08 XJM is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GK08 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 XJM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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