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BF08 WKO

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WKO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,589 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 90,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,988 miles

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

front side lights dull

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front side lights dull

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,895 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 69,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,775 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,750 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 36,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,036 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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BF08 WKO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF08 WKO, 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 BF08 WKO registered?

BF08 WKO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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