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BV08 XFG

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,594 mi
Last recorded95,594 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,594 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside rear tyre worn low in centre of tread

rear axle badly corroded in places

Fail 26 Feb 2021 95,586 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot on offside of rear axle seized (1.1.15 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter faded and no longer black (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear upper axle support broken away from axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured on offside roll bar broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn low in centre of tread

rear axle badly corroded in places

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,322 miles

n/s parking brake has only just met the requirements

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,414 miles

n/s parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,975 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 69,975 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,840 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,981 miles

7 pin trailer wiring not connected

Fail 17 Feb 2015 44,981 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,100 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,180 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 28,860 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,990 miles

o/s front tyre has cuts on tread suface

vehicle underside very dirty/mudy.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 22,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front tyre has cuts on tread suface

vehicle underside very dirty/mudy.

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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BV08 XFG is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BV08 XFG, 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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BV08 XFG is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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