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BD08 AZN

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,145 mi
Last recorded103,145 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 AZN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 103,145 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint filling and leaking past seal into steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 103,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in what appears to be oil but not obviously leaking under pressure (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint filling and leaking past seal into steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 93,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 93,303 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,015 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,266 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s front slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

engine and under body covers fitted

n/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s front ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 84,050 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light (4.10 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system one front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s front ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,207 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 80,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,170 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 61,125 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,318 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 42,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,192 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 34,182 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,025 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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BD08 AZN is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD08 AZN, 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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BD08 AZN is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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