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J4 GFA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,944 mi
Last recorded62,944 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 62,944 miles

(Vehicles has had full underside wax oiling carried out and a full examination of components and chassis is not possible due to this)

Pass 22 Jan 2025 60,632 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 57,820 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 55,084 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 55,082 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 52,161 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,834 miles

vehicles underbody is showing signs of surface corrosion in places

Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear light unit is cracked slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2016 43,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,060 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,579 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,497 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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J4 GFA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J4 GFA, 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 J4 GFA registered?

J4 GFA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is J4 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 GFA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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