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FE08 BUF

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,935 mi
Last recorded128,935 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 BUF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 128,935 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis / sills / axle / towbar / suspension components

leak from steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2024 121,851 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis / sills / axle

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 12 Nov 2024 121,480 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis / sills / axle

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Nov 2023 114,148 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

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

corrosion to sills and axle

Fail 17 Nov 2023 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

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

corrosion to sills and axle

Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,965 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 68,145 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 83,940 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 71,580 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 71,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake linkage seized (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 66,852 miles

Cracking In Tread All Tyres

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 ON LIMITS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 May 2016 58,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 54,565 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,271 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,745 miles

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

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

all discs slightly worn

misting of oil around intercooler

rack damp

Fail 15 Mar 2014 46,745 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all discs slightly worn

misting of oil around intercooler

rack damp

Fail 2 Mar 2013 37,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front and rear pads aprox 60% worn, discs have small lip

Pass 2 Mar 2013 37,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear pads aprox 60% worn, discs have small lip

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,146 miles

front tyres worn low inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,351 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 BUF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE08 BUF, 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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FE08 BUF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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