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AY08 XKF

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,277 mi
Last recorded171,277 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XKF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 171,277 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2019 160,287 miles

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))

Nearside Rear 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))

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 152,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 144,364 miles

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

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 135,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 126,556 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 126,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 117,409 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,503 miles

both rear tyres are close to wear indicators.

Fail 28 Jan 2012 99,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,164 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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AY08 XKF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY08 XKF, 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 AY08 XKF registered?

AY08 XKF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AY08 XKF safe to buy?

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