MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
all brake discs slightly worn
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
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
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear pads aprox 60% worn, discs have small lip
front tyres worn low inner edges
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FE08 BUF registered?
FE08 BUF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2008.
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