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BJ08 EWM

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,753 mi
Last recorded134,753 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EWM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 128,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front 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))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 122,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 115,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle to brake flexi section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle to brake flexi section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 113,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 113,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked / lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 92,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie-rod end / steering component (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak at oil filter at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,539 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,372 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,040 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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BJ08 EWM is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ08 EWM, 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 BJ08 EWM registered?

BJ08 EWM is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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