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GL08 WBG

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,479 mi
Last recorded75,479 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 WBG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in few places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in few places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 73,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 13 May 2024 72,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres 80% worn

Pass 11 May 2023 70,467 miles

Offside rear sill corroded - not within prescribed area

Pass 17 May 2022 66,197 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2022 66,147 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,827 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside outer c v gaiter slightly worn

rear axle surface corrosion

slight power steering fluid leak rack pipe

surface corrosion chassis most places

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,641 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 60,641 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 54,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 51,117 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 48,335 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 44,884 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 44,880 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2013 41,588 miles

Spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,326 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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GL08 WBG is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL08 WBG, 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 GL08 WBG registered?

GL08 WBG is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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