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GK08 XJN

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,593 mi
Last recorded56,593 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XJN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,361 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 51,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,663 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,176 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 25,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small split on n/s/f wiper blade.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,679 miles

small split on n/s/f wiper blade.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,436 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2011 20,409 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 XJN is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK08 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

GK08 XJN is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is GK08 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 XJN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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