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AO08 JJE

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,632 mi
Last recorded95,632 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JJE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,632 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,473 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 92,473 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,506 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 83,506 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall. 235/70/r16-106h (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/70/r16-106h (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner tread. 235/70/r16-106h

O/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 235/70/r16-106h

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 57,392 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,528 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,332 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear wiper blade smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AO08 JJE is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO08 JJE, 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 AO08 JJE registered?

AO08 JJE is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AO08 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 JJE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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