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FE08 BLX

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,807 mi
Last recorded123,807 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 BLX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 123,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 111,963 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 98,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,140 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,979 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,868 miles

Front flexi unions corroded, surface corrossion on osf brake pipe

Nearside Front tyre tread low, side wall perished

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,808 miles

Nearside Front cv bott has slight weep on clip

Nearside Front slight play on track rod end

all flexi hoses perished

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,439 miles

brake pipes have surface corrossion

flexi hoses perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,200 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,135 miles

front pads 65% worn

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 33,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 25,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate is cracked

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 BLX is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BLX, 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 FE08 BLX registered?

FE08 BLX is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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