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FE08 BLN

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,094 mi
Last recorded96,094 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 BLN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,094 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 96,094 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,169 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,166 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit P245/70R16 107S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,314 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 69,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above diff (3.6.B.2c)

both front Tyres slightly perished (P245/70R16 107S)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,989 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,659 miles

1.front tyre getting low and worn on edges 2.front brake pads worn low 3.rear brake pads worn low 4.rear tyres getting near wear bars

Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,849 miles

1.long handbrake travel 2.slight oil leak from o/s front shocker

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,488 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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FE08 BLN is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE08 BLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE08 BLN registered?

FE08 BLN is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is FE08 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 BLN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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