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BU08 MYM

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 97,444 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,106 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,145 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 83,145 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,664 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,156 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2014 61,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre on 3mm wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre on 3mm wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2013 53,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre on 3mm wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre on 3mm wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,014 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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BU08 MYM is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU08 MYM, 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 BU08 MYM registered?

BU08 MYM is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 MYM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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