MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,612 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Rear axle and suspension component's corroding
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Rear axle and suspension component's corroding
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion underside in various places incuding chassis,floor/inner sills and suspension components
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroson on subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar beam corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion underside in various places incuding chassis,floor/inner sills and suspension components
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroson on subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar beam corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Backing Plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Various Suspension Components Corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Washers (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Handbrake Travel High
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Backing Plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Various Suspension Components Corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Corrosion underside in several places including suspension brackets and components
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside rear bump stop damaged
Front Lower metal undertray corroded non structual
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower metal undertray corroded non structual
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin need attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake efficiency just met minimum requirement, need attention
Brake performance not tested 4x4 cannot performed decelerometer test on the road due to worn tyre (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out from the inner edges cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin need attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres bald on inner edge advise tracking check
NSF/OSF brake discs showing lipping
NSR/OSR brake discs showing slight corrosion
Nearside Front NSF lower arm ball joint showing wear but not to excess
Nearside Front NSF tyre uneven wear to inside & outside edge
Offside Front OSF drop link showing perishing
Offside Front OSF tyre uneven wear to inside edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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AV08 BDZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 AV08 BDZ, 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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AV08 BDZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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