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FE08 EFK

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,548 mi
Last recorded99,548 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,384 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,173 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,093 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 74,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 66,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,044 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON O/S IN ZONE B.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,613 miles

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

neaside front wiper blade deteriorating

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 EFK is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EFK, 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 EFK registered?

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

Is FE08 EFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 EFK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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