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BT08 USM

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,549 mi
Last recorded85,549 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 USM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,549 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,548 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,767 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

steering wheel cover deteriorated

uneven wear both front tyres

Fail 5 Jul 2017 77,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

steering wheel cover deteriorated

uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,328 miles

power stearing leak for rack rams

Fail 4 Jul 2016 58,328 miles

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

power stearing leak for rack rams

Pass 5 Sep 2015 39,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on edge tread pattern worn off

Pass 28 Jun 2014 34,983 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 34,983 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,836 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,381 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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BT08 USM is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT08 USM, 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 BT08 USM registered?

BT08 USM is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BT08 USM safe to buy?

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