MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Halfshaft seal weeping.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Both registration plates slightly deteriorated
Gearbox oil leak
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Gearbox oil leak
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Nail in tyre
uneven wear and age cracks in both rear tyres on tread
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Brake back plate appears to be contaminated with oil (3.7.D.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Position lamp lens damaged and emitting a white light. (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
low reading near side hand brake
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Uneven front tyre wear inner edge
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Uneven front tyre wear inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 EGJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EGJ, 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 EGJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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