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CE08 YFO

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

109,228 mi
Last recorded109,228 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 YFO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2022 109,228 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD VERY LOW RECOMEND NEW TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 109,228 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD VERY LOW RECOMEND NEW TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 108,382 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 102,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,967 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,381 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 78,381 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades are slightly smearing

Rear tyres are slightly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Near side & off side rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Near side & off side rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,735 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,150 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 41,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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CE08 YFO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CE08 YFO, 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 CE08 YFO registered?

CE08 YFO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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