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BJ08 EWX

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EWX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 75,892 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tow bar showing corrosion through out

Fail 22 Sep 2021 75,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tow bar showing corrosion through out

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

vehicle fitted with side trims not allowing inspection of the outer sills

Fail 5 Aug 2020 74,716 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

vehicle fitted with side trims not allowing inspection of the outer sills

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 61,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,639 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 50,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,563 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 38,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2013 33,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,115 miles

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

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 EWX is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

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

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