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J21 GGC

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,183 mi
Last recorded91,183 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 GGC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 91,183 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 85,105 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored inboard side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,937 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded inboard side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 61,952 miles

All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease

All Pipes And Hose Greased

Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damp

Rear Brake Pads Low

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,655 miles

Nearside sill slight corosion

Pass 6 Feb 2020 55,617 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 55,617 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,741 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,571 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

tread stepped on inside edge of both front tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,136 miles

Front Tyres inner tread stepped

Offside Steering rack boot has a misting of oil

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,014 miles

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

steering rack has slight misting of oil from o/s gaiter

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,667 miles

slight misting of oil at os end of steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,330 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade torn

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link rod

Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,769 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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J21 GGC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J21 GGC, 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 J21 GGC registered?

J21 GGC is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for J21 GGC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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