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FE08 EGD

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,518 mi
Last recorded119,518 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 119,518 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 119,518 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 107,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 May 2021 107,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2020 99,544 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 99,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 96,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,977 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,431 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

engine noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,610 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 74,402 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 58,052 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 48,865 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,440 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,692 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 27,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EGD is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EGD, 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 EGD registered?

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

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