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BJ08 EWT

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,478 mi
Last recorded114,478 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EWT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 114,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,805 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 102,696 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 91,690 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 91,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,988 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,712 miles

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,975 miles

N/S Rear Child Seat Fitted, Visual Inspection Only.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,310 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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BJ08 EWT is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT registered?

BJ08 EWT is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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