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JE55 GEA

2008 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,671 mi
Last recorded96,671 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE55 GEA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 96,671 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,586 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 83,765 miles

service adjustment required to handbrake lever

Pass 5 May 2022 78,759 miles

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 73,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2021 73,907 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 67,474 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2019 62,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2019 621,244 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 56,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Fail 24 Apr 2018 56,770 miles

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`

Pass 4 May 2017 51,321 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 51,218 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 45,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2016 45,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 39,113 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2014 33,715 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 33,665 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 26,726 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,415 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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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.

Is JE55 GEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE55 GEA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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