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GU08 VDZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,511 mi
Last recorded100,511 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VDZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 100,511 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,733 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 95,731 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 85,456 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 85,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 76,939 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 71,877 miles

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

front under try corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 30 Dec 2016 62,042 miles

handbrake lever becoming high

Fail 30 Dec 2016 62,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever becoming high

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,627 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,129 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre is under inflated

Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,777 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 35,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,100 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 21,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,179 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 VDZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GU08 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

GU08 VDZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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