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CF08 BNY

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,583 mi
Last recorded91,583 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BNY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 91,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FRONT PROP - Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,056 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,527 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r anti roll bar link rods

Fail 28 Jul 2015 63,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake pads inner looks low wear on discs fronts and rears

slight play o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r anti roll bar link rods

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,744 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 45,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,553 miles

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

both front brake pads looks low

both front tyres wearing outside edges 245/70/16hr

front no plate cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2013 31,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake pads looks low

both front tyres wearing outside edges 245/70/16hr

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,592 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner tread

rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,035 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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CF08 BNY 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 CF08 BNY, 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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CF08 BNY is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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