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BD08 VWG

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,600 mi
Last recorded111,600 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VWG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 111,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,929 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 95,929 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 81,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,050 miles

corrosion to various steering & suspension components

engine under tray fitted

kerb damage to alloys

n/s/r tyre puntured on inner edge

o/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Fail 4 Apr 2012 62,050 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake fluid level low

brake fluid level low

corrosion to various steering & suspension components

engine under tray fitted

front & rear brake pads apear very low

kerb damage to alloys

n/s/r tyre puntured on inner edge

o/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Pass 11 May 2011 46,459 miles

damage to paint work on n s front door

front tyres wearing low

kerb damage to alloys

slight oil leaks

stone chip on windscreen

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 VWG is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD08 VWG, 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 BD08 VWG registered?

BD08 VWG is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is BD08 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 VWG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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