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GL57 JYU

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,252 mi
Last recorded110,252 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 JYU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,252 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 110,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 107,667 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))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 101,776 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 101,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod end as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 96,045 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 96,045 miles

Brake performance not tested due to offsider front whee (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,134 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,039 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,927 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,191 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,191 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,817 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,377 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,403 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,478 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 26,373 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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GL57 JYU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL57 JYU, 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 GL57 JYU registered?

GL57 JYU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is GL57 JYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 JYU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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