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GL57 WLC

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,398 mi
Last recorded103,398 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 WLC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 103,398 miles

slight oil around engine

Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 91,211 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 91,211 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,740 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 81,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,014 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,198 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,098 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 57,098 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,477 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,112 miles

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

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

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 WLC 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 69.2%.

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 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 GL57 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

GL57 WLC is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is GL57 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 WLC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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