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BJ08 RDO

2008 Kia Sorento

Pink Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,895 mi
Last recorded130,895 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 RDO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 130,895 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 121,427 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,614 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 116,467 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 109,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,227 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,159 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,396 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 RDO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Pink with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ08 RDO, 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 RDO registered?

BJ08 RDO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 RDO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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