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FE08 EKR

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,312 mi
Last recorded159,312 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 159,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 147,005 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 137,741 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears inner faces scored worn check in future next time pads worn out (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter leaking grease slight strong advise strip change gaiter soon (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r lazy reading adjust strip check soon (3.7.B.6b)

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry rusty req clean re pressure check wax oil grease now and springs

Pass 11 Mar 2017 130,624 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

inner rack joints slight play within

wax oil needed

Pass 31 Mar 2016 124,036 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads half worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 118,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 111,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 111,294 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,305 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 103,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,763 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 86,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,699 miles

Oil leak

advise both rear tyre wear 2mm

advise front inner brake pads getting low

advise offside front tyre wear 2mm

the vehicle has passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

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 EKR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

FE08 EKR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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