MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,671 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres at limit (5.2.3 (e))
service adjustment required to handbrake lever
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`
Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking Caliper banjo bolt union leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`
Coolant Low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from drivers view
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very diim (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Coolant Low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from drivers view
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JE55 GEA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Red 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 JE55 GEA, 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 JE55 GEA registered?
JE55 GEA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2008.
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