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AV08 BCO

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,050 mi
Last recorded111,050 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BCO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 111,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 111,048 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,398 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 90,077 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,171 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,704 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,110 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,339 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 83,339 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 76,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres are worn on the inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,563 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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AV08 BCO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AV08 BCO, 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 AV08 BCO registered?

AV08 BCO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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