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FE08 BMO

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,789 mi
Last recorded114,789 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 114,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 114,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play up and down play in drivers front wheel looks like its coming from the wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,743 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 14 Dec 2021 107,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 8 Dec 2020 102,142 miles

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,556 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal gaiter has a light misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective under vehicle ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,358 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 66,024 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges plus have cracks in the treads

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,701 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,154 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 38,727 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 38,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 28,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing close to the tread depth indicators.

slight oil leak from steering rack

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 BMO 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 81.3%.

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 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 BMO, 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 BMO registered?

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

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