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CA08 CDX

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,996 mi
Last recorded136,996 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 136,996 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,306 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 5 Oct 2020 124,106 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 124,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 117,311 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,654 miles

surface corrosion in various places

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,096 miles

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 93,014 miles

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

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 77,691 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,724 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,844 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

slight side to side play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 18 Apr 2012 56,494 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

slight side to side play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 38,903 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CA08 CDX is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 CA08 CDX, 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 CA08 CDX registered?

CA08 CDX is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is CA08 CDX safe to buy?

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