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K33 GCB

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,754 mi
Last recorded89,754 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 GCB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,754 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 89,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,010 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,638 miles

Oil leak power steering rack ()

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,339 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 70,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,229 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on the outer wall but not showing chords.

N/S/F tyre wear to outer tred

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

n.s.r tyre starting to crack

o.s.r tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,177 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,023 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,299 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,299 miles

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

Oil leak

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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K33 GCB is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K33 GCB, 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 K33 GCB registered?

K33 GCB is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is K33 GCB safe to buy?

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