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BN08 ZBZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,788 mi
Last recorded89,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ZBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,788 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 75,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 75,535 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement seized on handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit test limit 1.04 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake use (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,054 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 64,053 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear fog not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handbrake effort low

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,142 miles

Brake pressure build up slow vacuum warning activates on idle (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 56,142 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake use (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow vacuum warning activates on idle (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,030 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 46,030 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,160 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,511 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 24,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 17,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,939 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,759 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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BN08 ZBZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN08 ZBZ, 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 BN08 ZBZ registered?

BN08 ZBZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is BN08 ZBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 ZBZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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