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GU08 EZT

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,205 mi
Last recorded143,205 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 EZT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 143,205 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 143,205 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 133,907 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 133,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,825 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 122,597 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 114,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,383 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,597 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 97,159 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,390 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 91,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,945 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,342 miles

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

front propshaft worn in splines

Fail 12 Feb 2015 79,342 miles

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

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

front propshaft worn in splines

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,337 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,169 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 55,169 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,368 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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GU08 EZT 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 66.7%.

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 GU08 EZT, 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 GU08 EZT registered?

GU08 EZT is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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